Ashton Poole
Full-time College Student Seeking Part-time Employment Opportunity
502 Morningside Ct Midlothian,TX
Summary
Driven student leveraging studies in culinary arts. Seeks real-world experience and offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Bakery Manager
Tiverton Bakeshop
Ovilla , TX
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Enhanced sales by promoting [Type] products and assisting with creative menu selections.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Administrator
Red Door Swag
Ferris, TX
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assistant to owner, providing administrative and organizational support
- Responsible for co-managing social media sites - responding to customer inquiries, editing/posting content and interacting on social media posts
- Take and edit photos of products to use as advertisement on social media platforms
- Established electronic payment processing method via Square and responsible for processing customer payments
- Manage inventory and order supplies when low
- Assist with creation and design of products - wreaths, hand painted signs, handmade items
- Tradeshows - set up/ break down booth, greet customers, process payments
- Pack and ship orders received on company website
- List products for sale on company website - including prices, product description, measurements and attributes
- Deliver products to local customers
Teacher/Childcare Provider
First Baptist Palmer Christian Academy
Palmer, TX
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided transportation to students to and from school
- Designed and implemented lesson plans and creative activities
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement implementing behavior redirection, where appropriate
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues
- Managed classroom of up to 20 students
- Assisted children with homework
Work History
Volunteer Activities
- Water Street Baptist Church-play piano for worship service, nursery worker
Education
Diploma in Pastry Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO 10.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Psychology
Navarro College, AAS Psychology
Waxahachie, TX 08.2018 - Current
Skills
Computer Programs; Microsoft-Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Google Drive
Typing-60 WPM
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Creative/artistic
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Diploma in Pastry Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
10.2021 - Current
Food Managers License
06-2021
Bakery Manager
Tiverton Bakeshop
03.2021 - 11.2021
Food Handlers Certification
03-2021
Administrator
Red Door Swag
09.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher/Childcare Provider
First Baptist Palmer Christian Academy
08.2020 - 10.2020
CPR/First Aid
01-2019
Associate of Science - Psychology
Navarro College, AAS Psychology
08.2018 - Current