Allison Ehn
Englewood,CO
Summary
Accomplished pastry chef with expertise in pastry and culinary arts and development of new menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.
Coordinated Security Supervisor with 3 years of experience providing exceptional security detail and supervision for highly valuable corporate assets. Diligent and collaborative facilitator of comprehensive security system with expertly trained personnel and deliberate preventive measures. Exceptional provider of practical on-the-job training for new and sustaining security personnel.
Outgoing and friendly Barista with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Certified in safe food handling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef/Front Line Cook
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
2024.05 - Current
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
SECURITY GUARD
Palamarican security at children's hospital
2023.08 - Current
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
SECURITY GUARD
Guarda world
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR/ SERGEANT
Metropolitan Protective Services
2022.07 - 2023.07
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
SECURITY GUARD
Oculus security
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
PASTRY CHEF
Fox and raven bakery
2021.11 - 2022.03
- Made hundreds of pastries and bread each night
- Delivered the pastries to other stores
- Maintained a clean work space
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes
- Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items
- Ordered necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels of baking ingredients
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members
- Ensured proper storage of products to prevent spoilage or contamination.
CHOCOLATIER
Miette et Chocolate
2021.10 - 2021.11
- Attended internship as requested by school
- Created chocolate bars, caramel, and other candy related items
- Developed and tested new recipes for gourmet chocolates
- Created innovative flavors using fresh ingredients
- Ensured quality of chocolate products by monitoring the tempering process
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of product lines to customers
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure food safety.
BARISTA
Starbucks coffee
2020.06 - 2021.09
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments
- Maintained a clean work environment
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks
- Ground beans for espresso shots
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
LINE COOK
Modern Market
2019.12 - 2020.08
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies
- Operated various kitchen appliances
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients
- Organized the storage area
- Followed health and safety standards.
TEAM MEMBER
Noodles and company
2018.05 - 2018.12
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process
- Provided customer service support
- Greeted customers and answered any questions
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
Education
All Education -
Littleton High School
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Buisness Managment
CSU Global
01.2020
Skills
- Security Procedures Knowledge
- Reliability
- Report Preparation
- Criminal Law Understanding
- Security Operations
- Premises Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Patrolling
- Work Ethic
- Relationship Building and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Management
- English Fluency
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Commercial Production
- Flaky Pastry Baking Techniques
- Delivery Coordination
- Materials Requirements Planning
- Product Promotion
- Cake Personalization
- Basic Mathematics
- Clear Communication
- Damage Identification
- Recipe Creation and Conversion
- Pastry Techniques
- Pastry preparation
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Menu Planning
- Dessert Preparation
- Restaurant Experience
- Recipe creation
- Chocolate work
- Food Plating
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved a drunk driving and trespassing situation which led to the man getting arrested and sued by the state of colorado.
- Achieved perfect caramel through effectively helping with addressing temp needs and adjustments.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Activities
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Marching band
- Photography
- Culinary arts
- Award for perfect college attendance
- Honors award in high school
- Honors award in middle school
- Security licensed for Denver
- Management certified
- Culinary certified
Awards
- Honors roll 2+ years in middle school and highschool
- Perfect attendance award
- Honors roll 1+ years in collage
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- ServSafe
Candle Making
I have my own LLC as Half Moon Glow where I make candles, soaps and other self care needs to better the soul and mind of my clients.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Front Line Cook
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
2024.05 - Current
SECURITY GUARD
Palamarican security at children's hospital
2023.08 - Current
SECURITY GUARD
Guarda world
2023.07 - 2023.08
SECURITY SUPERVISOR/ SERGEANT
Metropolitan Protective Services
2022.07 - 2023.07
SECURITY GUARD
Oculus security
2022.03 - 2022.07
PASTRY CHEF
Fox and raven bakery
2021.11 - 2022.03
CHOCOLATIER
Miette et Chocolate
2021.10 - 2021.11
BARISTA
Starbucks coffee
2020.06 - 2021.09
LINE COOK
Modern Market
2019.12 - 2020.08
TEAM MEMBER
Noodles and company
2018.05 - 2018.12
All Education -
Littleton High School
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Buisness Managment
CSU Global
- ServSafe
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