Cassandra Cole
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated pastry student specializing in sanitation and efficient kitchen management. Experienced in mass production of advanced plated desserts with a strong emphasis on high presentation standards. Committed to continuous knowledge expansion and fostering student learning to achieve excellence in pastry arts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Assistant
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Niagara Falls, New York
05.2026 - Current
- Instruct students on operating the pastry station in the student restaurant while efficiently managing the station alone during peak service hours.
- Support executive pastry chef with instructing students within production kitchen
- Assisted in the creation of seasonal menus and plating of desserts for student restaurant.
- Completed daily maintenance tasks, including inventory management and production.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Country Club Of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted executive pastry chef in daily operations, including a la carte and banquet production.
- Monitored ingredient inventory and communicated needs to head pastry chef.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pastry station and kitchen workspace.
- Plating and serving of desserts to ensure presentation excellence.
Shift Lead
Crumbl Cookies
Niagara Falls, New York
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised team members during busy shifts to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained staff on new cookie preparation each week and customer service standards.
- Completed daily production list including cookie doughs, buttercream, and garnishes
Assistant Baker
Erika's Cakery
Bainbridge, New York
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed Daily Production list of assorted pastries
- Helped the pastry chef prepare and complete custom orders, including cakes, cupcakes, and a variety of other pastries.
- Managed lunch service during production, focusing mainly on cold lunch preparation.
- Completed specialized drink orders such as coffee, milkshakes, refreshers
Education
High School Diploma -
DCMO Boces
Masonville, NY06-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Niagara Falls, NY09-2026
Certificate - Culinary Cannabis
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Niagara Falls, NY09-2026
Skills
- Mass Production
- Piping and Decoration Techniques
- Dessert presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Ice Carving - ACF Category SH Gold Medal
- Skills USA - Volunteer Judge at 2026 State Competition for Cake Decorating
- ACF Suny Broome Competition - Volunteer
Timeline
Technical Assistant
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
05.2026 - Current
Assistant Pastry Chef
Country Club Of Buffalo
05.2026 - Current
Assistant Baker
Erika's Cakery
05.2025 - 08.2025
Shift Lead
Crumbl Cookies
09.2024 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
DCMO Boces
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Certificate - Culinary Cannabis
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute