Brittany Cervantes
Kelso,WA
Summary
Dynamic and creative professional with a proven track record in the food and art sectors, notably at Red Leaf Organic Coffee where I was promoted to quality control within a year. Excelling in team collaboration and quality control, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Skilled in customer service and health and safety regulations, I bring a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities to any team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
Kelso, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Prepared recipes for a variety of bakery items, such as breads, pastries, and cookies.
- Trained new baking staff in proper techniques, bakery procedures, and preparing and making bakery items.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
- Update recipes to ensure correct measurements, directions, bake times, and temperatures are up to date.
- Promoted to quality control in under a year of working in the bakery.
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
Artist
Self-employeed
Kelso, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained an organized studio space, ensuring a conducive environment for artistic creation.
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
- Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
- Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals.
- Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
- Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
Food Service Worker
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
Vancouver, WA
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
Food Service Worker
Chipotle
Elk River, MN
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Food Service Worker
Panera Bread
Elk River, MN
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Education
Electronic Health Records Administration - Medical
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WV01-2012
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA06-2010
Skills
- Adaptive and creative
- Team collaboration
- Opening and closing duties
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Health and safety regulations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Productivity and efficiency
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cash handling experience
- Staff training
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Baker
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
11.2023 - Current
Artist
Self-employeed
05.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2018
Food Service Worker
Chipotle
08.2014 - 03.2015
Food Service Worker
Panera Bread
08.2014 - 11.2014
Electronic Health Records Administration - Medical
Martinsburg College
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
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