Anika Allred
Salt Lake City
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail. Passionate about helping small businesses optimize operations and thrive.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store & Production Manager
City Cakes & Cafe
Midvale
02.2021 - Current
- Bakery Manager/Decorator, 2015-2020
- First in command under owners
- Managed all baking production across multiple locations & online ordering
- Instrumental in expansion to multiple locations
- Oversaw daily production operations in a high-volume bakery and café environment.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of ingredients.
- Trained new employees on production techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed training materials for ongoing employee development initiatives.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely supply of materials.
Pastry Sous Chef
Snowbird Ski Resort
Alta
04.2008 - 10.2015
- Delegated daily tasks to 9 employees
- Maintained compliance with health department regulations by adhering to safety protocols.
- Oversaw banquet production
- Decorated 2 to 3 wedding cakes each Summer weekend
- Collaborated with executive chef to create seasonal dessert menus.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for production.
- Developed new recipes to enhance guest dining experiences at the resort.
Pastry Chef
La Tour Restaurant
Vail
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Created all desserts & garnishes
- Managed pastry & garde manger
- Developed new recipes bi-weekly
- Managed inventory of ingredients to ensure freshness and availability for daily operations.
Pastry Cook 3
The Lodge at Vail
Vail
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Prepared a variety of pastries for high-demand service at luxury resort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in pastry kitchen throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with culinary team to design seasonal dessert menus.
- Assisted in menu planning for special events and banquets at the lodge.
- Decorated cakes according to customer specifications.
- Prepared doughs for pies, breads, rolls and other pastries.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah04-2008
Skills
- Menu Planning & Design
- Recipe Development
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
- Social Media Marketing
- Food Cost & Inventory Analysis
- E-commerce & Facebook Ads
- Microsoft Suite
- Cake Decorating
- Special Diet Expertise
Timeline
Store & Production Manager
City Cakes & Cafe
02.2021 - Current
Pastry Chef
La Tour Restaurant
10.2011 - 05.2012
Pastry Cook 3
The Lodge at Vail
11.2010 - 09.2011
Pastry Sous Chef
Snowbird Ski Resort
04.2008 - 10.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Utah Valley University