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Ayanna Govan

Surprise,AZ

Summary

To advance my career in hospitality in a challenging and rewarding role, where I can learn new techniques and gain knowledge and experience.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Chewk’s Cookies
Phoenix, AZ
06.2026 - Current
  • Oversaw ordering and inventory to insure correct and fresh product.
  • Researched and Developed new recipes based on company standards and seasonal ingredients.
  • Scheduled staff according to labor, production, and business needs.

Events Prep/Line Cook

Wrigley Mansion
Phoenix, AZ
10.2024 - 06.2026
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Maintained good food quality when preparing large batches to serve to guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple events at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.

Pastry Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Surprise, AZ
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Produced all pastry items while keeping consistent quality and following recipes.

Pastry Cook

The Sicilian Baker
Peoria, AZ
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/Line Cook

Mora Italian
Phoenix, AZ
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/Prep Cook

Panda Express
Surprise, AZ
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

Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management

Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Staffing, Food preparation and safety, Recipe development, Macaron and Lamination, Cake and Pastry Decoration, Yeast and Laminated Doughs, Cake and Cookie Preparation, Customer Service and Communication Skills, Ordering and Inventory

Certification

ServSafe Manager Certified, ServSafe Allergen Certified

Timeline

General Manager

Chewk’s Cookies
06.2026 - Current

Events Prep/Line Cook

Wrigley Mansion
10.2024 - 06.2026

Pastry Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
06.2023 - 10.2024

Pastry Cook

The Sicilian Baker
02.2023 - 06.2023

Pastry/Line Cook

Mora Italian
03.2022 - 03.2023

Line/Prep Cook

Panda Express
09.2019 - 11.2021

Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management

Arizona Culinary Institute
Ayanna Govan