Ashley Grace
Pastry Chef
Dublin,Ohio
Summary
Pastry and culinary operations professional with expertise in recipe development, large-scale production, quality control, and kitchen leadership. Passionate about innovation, efficiency, and creating high-quality products that elevate customer experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
Lion Cub's Cookies
Worthington, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared icings and specialty toppings by accurately following recipes, scaling formulas, measuring ingredients, and operating commercial mixers.
- Maintained a well-organized mise en place to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality throughout production.
- Assisted with recipe and process development to support product innovation and operational improvements.
- Managed and maintained internal recipe management software and documentation systems.
- Supported supply chain operations by monitoring ingredient availability and coordinating production needs.
- Ensured recipes and ingredients were properly processed and prepared for large-scale production.
- Maintained high quality standards by monitoring final product consistency, presentation, and execution.
Sous Chef
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Dublin, Ohio
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Oversaw staff scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain efficient kitchen operations and appropriate stock levels.
- Served as acting Head Chef when needed to ensure continuity of service, leadership, and food quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by inspecting deliveries for product quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Updated pricing and managed data within the restaurant management system.
- Managed day-to-day accounting and administrative processes to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems throughout the hiring process.
Baker
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
- Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Baker
Hollywood Casino Columbus
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, croissants, sticky rolls and fudge.
- Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for pizzas, rolls and other breads.
Education
Associate Degree - Baking And Pastry Arts
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.2013
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Process Improvement
- Large-Scale Production Management
- Food Quality Assurance
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Kitchen Operations Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Scheduling
- Recipe Scaling & Formula Conversion
- Product Innovation
- Cost Control & Vendor Coordination
- Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
- Administrative & Restaurant Management Software
Certification
Serv safe
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Lion Cub's Cookies
04.2024 - Current
Serv safe
11-2021
Sous Chef
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
04.2018 - 03.2024
Baker
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
06.2017 - 04.2018
Baker
Hollywood Casino Columbus
04.2014 - 06.2017
Associate Degree - Baking And Pastry Arts
Hocking College