Audra Pearce
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Culinary professional with demonstrated expertise in leading kitchen operations and crafting innovative menus. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Adept in food preparation, kitchen management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Known for reliability, creativity, and results-driven approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Lead and Lead Barista
Hold Fast Coffee
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations, ensuring high-quality beverage preparation and customer service standards.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current with company policies, procedures, and products.
- Contributed to the development of seasonal menus, incorporating locally sourced ingredients.
- Prepared all of the prep ingredients, seasonals, and syrups for all the cafes under Hold Fast.
The Springs Bagel Company
Baker and Lead Sales
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed and purchased ingredient inventory, rotated stock.
- Set up, ran, and broke down farmers market booths while overseeing team members.
Nanny
Elisabeth Huwe
Peyton , CO
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Support children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room
Coffee Shop Manager
Coffee Shack Brew And Q
Peyton , CO
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Covered business demands with well organized schedule and delegation of assignments to coffee shop staff.
- Trained new employees and helped run large events throughout the year.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Camp Counselor
Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Operated large equipment for our camp.
Education
Certificate - Doula/Midwifery
Rocky Mountain Doula
Denver, CO01.2022
Skills
First Aid and CPR certification
Cottage Food Safety License
Food and beverage operation
Recipe creation
Hospitality and professionalism
Timeline
The Springs Bagel Company
Baker and Lead Sales
04.2024 - 08.2025
Culinary Lead and Lead Barista
Hold Fast Coffee
03.2023 - Current
Nanny
Elisabeth Huwe
01.2022 - 06.2023
Coffee Shop Manager
Coffee Shack Brew And Q
07.2020 - 01.2022
Camp Counselor
Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
04.2019 - 08.2019
Certificate - Doula/Midwifery
Rocky Mountain Doula