ALICIA SHERRILL
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Focusing on continued learning and growing with the Walt Disney Company by capturing opportunities, engaging in new experiences, and partnering with fellow leaders and cast members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PASTRY CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
06.2023 - Current
- Leading team of 33 cast members including newly promoted pastry sous chef. Focusing on growth and development as new leader while setting examples to lead with consistency and compassion
- Maintaining labor and costs to meet budget while meeting guest expectations.
PASTRY SOUS CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead and managed daily pastry operations and production for all QSR and TSR locations throughout DAK.
- Facilitated development and training for 29 cast members; focusing on safety, efficiency, show, courtesy, and inclusion.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Partnered with corporate RBU to bring new concepts and trends to fruition
- Executed thorough production line tests to establish processes and training procedures, recording data in SAP for costing and historical data.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
BORN AND BREAD BAKEHOUSE
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead team of 26 members with Production and Bakery Managers, supervising daily operations of artisan breads and viennoiserie items
- Facilitated crucial online engineering to mobile order to keep business open during pandemic shutdown. This maneuver generated $1.3 million in revenue in 6 months.
PASTRY SOUS CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM RESORT
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Lead and facilitated development of 26 cast members, creating efficiencies and accountability while curating positive environment
- Maintained and organized work environment following 5 Keys: safety, efficiency, courtesy, show, and inclusion.
EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
LOCALE MARKET & FARM TABLE CUCINA BY MICHAEL MINA
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked under Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina leading pastry and bread teams producing artisan breads and pastries for gourmet market and upscale casual, fining dining concept
- Maintained high standards of quality and consistency while hiring, training, scheduling, ordering, and overseeing day to day operations.
Education
Course Certification - Building A Better Bakery
King Arthur Mills Baking School
Vermont10.2011
Course Certification - Artisan Breads
San Francisco Baking Institute
San Francisco, CA10.2011
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BAKING & PASTRY
JOHSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
Charleston02.2002
Skills
- Professional
- Effective leader
- Strong soft skills
- Creative thinker
- Adaptable
- Performance mentoring
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
- Data Now
- Matra
- Ariel
- GEMS
- MyTime
Timeline
PASTRY CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
06.2023 - Current
PASTRY SOUS CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
09.2021 - 06.2023
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
08.2020 - 09.2021
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
BORN AND BREAD BAKEHOUSE
11.2019 - 06.2020
PASTRY SOUS CHEF
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM RESORT
04.2018 - 11.2019
EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
LOCALE MARKET & FARM TABLE CUCINA BY MICHAEL MINA
06.2015 - 01.2018
Course Certification - Building A Better Bakery
King Arthur Mills Baking School
Course Certification - Artisan Breads
San Francisco Baking Institute
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BAKING & PASTRY
JOHSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
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