Arilinn Wardwell
Bronson,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Baker experienced in creating cakes, cookies, and pastries. Delivered exceptional baked goods through strong management and training skills while actively seeking opportunities to learn from diverse culinary practices. Focused on enhancing food service efficiency and quality.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker/Cook
The Hope Cafe
Coldwater, MI
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Crafted a diverse range of baked goods with fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance product offerings.
- Executed precise measurements and mixing techniques, ensuring consistent quality in dough and batter.
- Applied recipes meticulously to maintain high standards of product quality.
- Operated ovens and mixers, ensuring proper temperatures and settings.
- Adhered to food safety standards during all baking processes.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
Cook's Assistant
Shorts Front Porch
Coldwater, MI
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted in preparing fresh ingredients for daily menu items.
- Supported chefs during meal preparation and cooking processes.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Learned and executed basic cooking techniques under supervision.
- Assisted in plating dishes for presentation before serving.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Participated in inventory management to track kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Education
ServSafe Food Protection Manager - Culinary Arts
Branch Area Careers Center
Coldwater, MI 08.2024 - 04.2026
Skills
- Baking
- Dough handling
- Batter preparation
- Chocolate preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Recipe interpretation
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Safe knife handling
- World cuisines
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Training Certification, August, 2024
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, May, 2025
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteering - The Hope Cafe
Timeline
Baker/Cook
The Hope Cafe
03.2026 - 05.2026
Cook's Assistant
Shorts Front Porch
02.2026 - 03.2026
ServSafe Food Protection Manager - Culinary Arts
Branch Area Careers Center
08.2024 - 04.2026