Carolyn Nelson
Brea,CA
Summary
Eight years of experience in the culinary industry and customer service. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Eager to transition into a new career outside the culinary industry. Able to establish positive, and enjoyable relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues. Fast-paced working style, multitasking abilities, and communication skills. Creative on the spot. Able to acquire and develop new skills to excel within the company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
BON APPETIT
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed tasks while increasing productivity by 50%.
- Mixed & portion doughs, kept walk-in organized.
- Fulfilled event orders for meetings and parties.
- Charged with mixing dough and baking all cookies.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
PREP COOK
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Prepared line & multitasking skills improved productivity by 50%.
- Replenished any low-stock ingredients during service
- Charge of Pantry area, stocking, and ticket orders.
- Clean and re-organize station after service.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cake Decorator
PORTO'S BAKERY AND CAFE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Decorated goods, leadership skills productivity by 40%.
- Made chocolate decor, pastry cream, & buttercream to decorate cakes and other pasties
- Managed 100 % of productivity to-do list for decoration station.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
INVENTORY CLERK
CIA AT GREYSTONE
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Monitored stock & ordered food for daily lessons for class.
- Utilized organization skills to restock warehouse.
- Received & put away orders of supplies/ delivered.
- Cleaned walk-ins and freezers.
- Lifted 50-pound bags & boxes to fill orders.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments regarding inventory needs and adjustments, leading to better overall efficiency in operations.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Improved order fulfillment times with efficient picking, packing, and shipping processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts, Graphic Design
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton 05.2027
Associate Degree - Studio Arts
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2023
Associate degree - Bakery Science
The Culinary Institute of America
Saint Helena, CA04.2019
Skills
- Communicative with clients, higher-ups, and coworkers
- Problem-solving and takes initiative when needed
- Attention to detail
- Enjoys being organized
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Work at fast pace with accurate work
- Can work well both in team and on individual projects
- Work within deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suit (word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Calm Under Pressure
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Obtain ServSafe Certification showing sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness.
- Won a sophomore baking challenge against peers.
- Awarded most organized in graduating class.
Timeline
Pastry Chef
BON APPETIT
08.2022 - 04.2023
PREP COOK
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
01.2022 - 01.2022
Cake Decorator
PORTO'S BAKERY AND CAFE
01.2019 - 01.2020
INVENTORY CLERK
CIA AT GREYSTONE
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts, Graphic Design
California State University Fullerton
Associate Degree - Studio Arts
Irvine Valley College
Associate degree - Bakery Science
The Culinary Institute of America
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