Alicia Hayes
City Of Saint Peters,MO
Summary
Reliable and innovative pastry chef with over 4 years of experience in high-volume environments. Skilled in frosting, decoration, and maintaining food safety standards. Aiming to leverage expertise in dessert preparation to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations. I have dabbled in anything from pastries to cakes to breads, cheesecakes, etc. Baking is in my bones.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Pastry Chef
Hollywood Casino St. Louis
St Louis, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Ensured high standards of food safety and sanitation in pastry preparation areas.
- Managed inventory for pastry ingredients, optimizing usage and reducing waste.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
Prep Cook
The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe
St Louis, MO
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while adhering to safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Lead Baker
Hollywood Casino Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2007 - 03.2020
- Streamlined production process for pastry items, improving overall efficiency and reducing waste.
- Exceeded customer expectations by consistently delivering high-quality desserts that met their specific requirements or preferences.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duchesne
Saint Charles, MOSkills
- Glazing and icing application
- Creativity and innovation
- Dessert preparation
- Frosting and decoration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team cooperation
- Cake and pastry decoration
Timeline
Demi Pastry Chef
Hollywood Casino St. Louis
11.2021 - Current
Prep Cook
The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe
08.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Baker
Hollywood Casino Saint Louis
05.2007 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Duchesne