Carrie Hernandez
Tumwater,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in cake decoration and pastry baking. Proven ability to lead teams, train staff on best practices, and maintain high-quality standards. Committed to delivering exceptional baked goods while optimizing processes and ingredient management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
Safeway
2022.04 - Current
- Designed and executed intricate cake decorations to meet customer specifications.
- Collaborated with team to streamline decorating processes and enhance production efficiency.
- Trained new staff on decoration techniques and equipment usage for improved consistency.
- Maintained inventory of decorating supplies, ensuring availability for peak demand periods.
Baker
Shaniz Bakery
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Developed and refined recipes for various baked goods, enhancing flavor profiles and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored baking processes to ensure product consistency and quality standards were met.
- Trained new staff on baking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
Pastry Chef
The Bread Peddler
2013.10 - 2020.03
- Developed and refined pastry recipes to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Trained new team members on pastry techniques and operational workflows.
- Researched industry trends to innovate seasonal menu items and improve customer satisfaction.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems
The Evergreen College
Olympia, WA2018-06
Associate of Arts - Culinary And Pastry And Confectionary Arts
Culinard
Birmingham, AL02.2006
Skills
- Cake decoration
- Food handling safety
- Precise Hand-eye coordination
- Custom cake consultations
- Strong communication skills
- Food production
- Quality control
- Continuous learning and adaptation
- Pastry baking proficiency
- Management
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Safeway
2022.04 - Current
Baker
Shaniz Bakery
2021.10 - 2022.04
Pastry Chef
The Bread Peddler
2013.10 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems
The Evergreen College
Associate of Arts - Culinary And Pastry And Confectionary Arts
Culinard