AMANDA DEVITA
Hilliard
Summary
Enthusiastic manager with almost 15 years of extensive work experience, including over 7 years of working in kitchens with a focus in confections. Broad-based background that includes work experience in chocolatier skills, baking, team management, kitchen organization, event coordination, recipe creation, catering logistics, sales associate skills, and customer service. Passionate team member with a dedication to high quality food, creative flavors, and constant expansion of diverse menu offerings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Fox In The Snow
09.2023 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Maintained a motivated and positive independent work flow while also supporting and anticipating co-worker's needs.
- Contributed to an over 100% production and sales increase over the course of one year
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens, dough sheeting machines, and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Kitchen Co-Manager and Head Baker
Soma Coffeehouse
03.2022 - Current
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
- Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction
- Maintained organized kitchen, rotated stock, tracked inventory, and kept up with weekly inventory orders
- Baked a variety of recipes and coordinated production schedule of each item, including catering orders
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize a smooth and balanced work flow
- Upheld high standard for baked goods that were made and sold
- Collaborated with other kitchen co-manager to create 10+ new recipes, train other bakers, and maintain high morale in the kitchen environment
Assistant Chocolatier
Bloomington Chocolate Company
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Followed and created original recipes for chocolate ganaches and other confections
- Organized events such as open houses, cooking classes, and tastings
- Spearheaded concept and design of several chocolate box collections, such as the Galaxy Collection
- Coordinated kitchen logistics, as well as logistics for events
- Managed and collaborated with fellow chocolatiers
- Created 15+ bespoke truffle flavors for themed events, such as Wonderlab After Dark, and for individual customers for weddings and parties
- Contributed to 100% sales increase in confections over 5 year span
Education
Level 1 Chocolate Course -
Chicago Chocolate Academy
Chicago, IL12.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Penn State University
State College, PASkills
- Proficient in multiple meringue styles
- Extensive experience in allergen and dietary restrictive baked goods including egg free, dairy free, gluten free, nut free, soy free, and Vegan baked goods
- Candy skills include fudge, caramel sauces, marshmallow and both manual and machine tempering of chocolate
- Experience in cake and cookie decorating skills such as fondant sculpting and molding, working with royal icing, and piping buttercream
- Deep understanding of science behind Vegan baking
- Extremely well versed in Crème pâtissière, chocolate ganache, puff pastry, croissant dough, and choux pastry
- Engaging with customers and offering alternative options in order to meet their needs
- Enthusiastic communication with both managers and fellow staff
Timeline
Baker
Fox In The Snow
09.2023 - Current
Kitchen Co-Manager and Head Baker
Soma Coffeehouse
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Chocolatier
Bloomington Chocolate Company
02.2016 - 09.2020
Level 1 Chocolate Course -
Chicago Chocolate Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Penn State University
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