Ayanna Govan
17738 W Dahlia Dr.,AZ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Trained and mentored new pastry cooks in order to meet the restaurant's standards and needs.
- Worked with chocolate in making ganache and truffles.
Pastry Cook
The Sicilian Baker
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared and decorated wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
Pastry Cook/Line Cook
Mora Italian
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Scale out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Set up and appropriately stock my station to be ready for service.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
Line Cook
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Completed weekly inventory and food orders to ensure proper portioning and usage of food.
- Recorded accurate orders and managed cash/credit card payments.
Education
Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ06.2022
Skills
- Food preparation and safety
- Menu and Recipe memorization
- Quick-learning
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Active Learning
- Cash Handling
- Customer service and Communication Skills
Career Objective
To advance my career in hospitality in a challenging and rewarding role, where I can learn new techniques and gain knowledge and experience.
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certified
- ServSafe Allergen Certified
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Pastry Cook
The Sicilian Baker
02.2023 - 06.2023
Pastry Cook/Line Cook
Mora Italian
03.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
09.2019 - 11.2021
Arizona Culinary Institute
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