Avani Beesham
Plantation,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Cook
Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Hollywood
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries for various events.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and efficient working environment, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation.
- Mastered various pastry techniques, including dough preparation, chocolate work, and cake decorating, resulting in high-quality products.
- Expanded knowledge of pastry trends and techniques through ongoing research and experimentation with new recipes.
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting quickly to different styles of pastry making as required by specific projects or assignments.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing according to deadlines or customer needs.
Restaurant Hostess
Brio Italian Grille
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Science
McFatter Technical College
Davie, FL06.2024
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL06.2022
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Bakery Operations
- Organization
- Workflow Management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler, For successfully completing the standards set forth for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
References
- Jeffery Kelly, General Manager, Brio Italian Grille, 386-308-8302
- Michelle Bass, Culinary Teacher/Former Pastry chef the Hard rock, 754-321-5857
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Hollywood
09.2023 - 03.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Brio Italian Grille
02.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Science
McFatter Technical College
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School