Candace Signer
Sherman,TX
Summary
Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in Baking and Pastry with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Nutrition Worker
Eustace Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve nutrition deficiencies and excesses.
- Assessed nutritional needs of participants to provide individual and family nutrition education.
- Performed nutrition assessments by interpreting biochemical, clinical and anthropometric data.
- Generated menus for 250 children based on preferences, wellness goals and dietary needs.
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Floating Teacher
Kiddie Kampus
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Dessert Chef
The Library Bar and Grill
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes, pastries and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Determined baking times for various items.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Delivery Driver
Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Gas Station Clerk
AM/PM Arco
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Replenished products on shelf, rotated products and confirmed adherence to code dating procedures.
- Rang up customers' orders by scanning products and keying prices into register.
- Finalized sales and collected payments by totaling order and accepting tender from customer.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to customers to maximize sales.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Gas Station Attendant
Valero Corner Store
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to customers to maximize sales.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Monitored and maintained organized work space, confirming efficient operations.
Cafeteria Worker
Orange Cove High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
Education
Dipolma - Baking And Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO07.2025
High School Diploma -
Orange Cove High School
Orange Cove, CA06.2009
Skills
- Nutrition knowledge
- Allergy awareness
- Cake Decorating
- Menu Planning
- Food presentation
- Ingredient Selection
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen Organization
- Plating
- Order Verification
- Payment Collection
- Delivery recordkeeping
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
- Time management skills
Certification
- Food Handler Training - August 2023 to August 2025
Hobbies
I am an avid baker and decorator. I love watch people smile when they take that first bite of something that I have created.
Timeline
Child Nutrition Worker
Eustace Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Floating Teacher
Kiddie Kampus
06.2022 - 12.2022
Dessert Chef
The Library Bar and Grill
12.2021 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors
01.2021 - 12.2021
Gas Station Clerk
AM/PM Arco
01.2020 - 11.2020
Gas Station Attendant
Valero Corner Store
02.2012 - 10.2012
Cafeteria Worker
Orange Cove High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Dipolma - Baking And Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Orange Cove High School