Dezra Weakley
Elgin,TX
Summary
Talented Baker passionate about creating unique and delicious pastries. Loves to make custom cakes and orders for close friends and family. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Looking for a new path further into the culinary pastry industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
Hyatt Regency Resort
Bastrop , TX
04.2021 - Current
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
- Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
- Develop new recipes for baked goods.
- Maintaining efficient flow of production, and time management.
- Bake and finish all products for all outlets, banquets and events.
- Baked, finished, plated and presented items for guest counts over 300.
- Lead and trained teams of interns.
Lead Baker /Manager
Hey Cupcake
Austin, TX
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Established merchandising, sales and profit objectives to drive business success.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes.
- Schedule and receive product deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Establish standards for personnel performance.
- Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Checking quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
- Decorate baked goods, such as cakes, cupcakes and chocolates.
- Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
- Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
- Order or receive supplies or equipment.
- Prepare and complete special orders.
- Create new monthly/ seasonal flavors.
- Lead and inspire teams.
Cashier / Baker
H-E-B Grocery
Austin, TX
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items.
- Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Set up and display sample merchandise encouraging customers to try and giving information on new products, HEB select items, and monthly sales.
- Stock shelves, participate in storewide inventory.
- Helped in Bakery, slicing breads, baking items, making tortillas, finishing cakes and pasties.
- Built rapport with customers making friendly connections and positive interactions.
- Maintaining efficient flow of checkout rate, while engaging with customers.
- Lead opening and closing shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts, Baking And Pastry
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2020
Certificate - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2018
Skills
- Vegan and dietary baking
- Food Trend Knowledge
- Team Management
- Planning and Coordinating
- Customer Service
- Cake Design and Baking
- Problem Solver
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Hyatt Regency Resort
04.2021 - Current
Lead Baker /Manager
Hey Cupcake
12.2019 - 03.2021
Cashier / Baker
H-E-B Grocery
06.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts, Baking And Pastry
Austin Community College
Certificate - Nursing
Austin Community College
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