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Benita Valenzuela

San Diego,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Baker/Costummer Servi e eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Some experience on PO system. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Baker

First Rise Bakery. Co
Brookings, OR
11.2015 - 11.2021
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
  • Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
  • Cut, peeled and prepped seasonal fruit for pie fillings.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.

Hostess

Sebastian's Restaurant
Brookings, OR
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Assistant Baker

Bakery By The Sea
Brookings, OR
04.2010 - 02.2011
  • Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
  • Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
  • Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.

Education

GED - GED

SWOCC
Coos Bay, OR

Skills

  • Oven Operation
  • Mixing and Blending
  • Recipe Adaptation
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Cooking Machinery Operation
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Batter and Filling Preparation
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Pie Crust Preparation
  • Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
  • Portion Standards
  • French Baking Techniques
  • Weights and Measurements
  • Food Rotation
  • Cash Control
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Cleanliness and Sanitation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Speaks English and Spanish

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Baker

First Rise Bakery. Co
11.2015 - 11.2021

Hostess

Sebastian's Restaurant
02.2011 - 03.2014

Assistant Baker

Bakery By The Sea
04.2010 - 02.2011

GED - GED

SWOCC
Benita Valenzuela