Breana Cook
Lombard ,IL
Summary
Dynamic Pastry Cook with a proven track record at Discovery Land Company, excelling in food safety and sanitation while crafting visually stunning pastries. I consistently adapt to high-pressure environments, ensuring quality and presentation that delight customers, and committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
Discovery Land Company
Hobe Sound, FL
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions for promotional events or special offers that would attract new clientele or re-engage existing customers.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Conducted regular tastings with management to ensure consistency in flavor profiles across all products offered at the bakery.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute menu changes, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Pastry Cook
Discovery Land Company
Westhampton, NY
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Pastry Cook
Pella Signature
Burr Ridge, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and equipment, increasing overall productivity within the kitchen team.
Education
Joliet West High School
Joliet, ILSkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Organization
- Knowledge of pastry techniques
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Discovery Land Company
10.2024 - 06.2025
Pastry Cook
Discovery Land Company
05.2024 - 09.2024
Pastry Cook
Pella Signature
08.2023 - 05.2024
Joliet West High School