Hi, I’m
Catherine Monckton
Glenview,IL
Summary
I have spent the last three years of my life living my dream of 13 years in being a pastry chef. I have molded most of my life and my heart around pursuing the most knowledge possible of the craft, I what I lack in traditional education I make up for in experience. With sheer determination and leadership skills, I guide my team effectively through high stress situations, leaving a lasting impression on anyone I work with. I am timely, positive, and most of all reliable. If you want me to work I will. I have a passion and drive I have yet to find equaled. I hope to discover it within your company.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Food For Thought
Pastry Cook
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Produce large amounts of inventory within a set timeframe
- Wrap and pack said inventory to be safely transported to events
- Create complex plated desserts to be enjoyed by guests
- Build and decorate cakes and sugar cookies to order
- Make mousses, curds, pastry creams, creme anglaise, doughs, batters, macarons and many other confectionary components
- Lead my station to success in production/delegation of tasks to ensure a cohesive final product.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- 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.
Iron Age
Hostessing
03.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Organize and make quick logic-based decisions under stress
- Interact with clientele on a personal basis
- Assess and assign time limits based on existing conditions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Grandpa’s Place
Food Running/ Hostessing
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Remain calm and work well under pressure, as rushes cause several different orders to come at once
- Organize food as well as use physical strength to carry heavy trays up and down stairs and through hallways.
Education
Glenbrook South HighschoolGlenview, IL
06.2021
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Foods 1-4
- GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
Skills
- Knowledge of conversational ASL
- High reading comprehension
- Able to bake complex pastries
- Capable of writing recipes
- Solid memory for details
- Delicate piping work
Certification
Servsafe Certified, both the course and in allergens
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Food For Thought
06.2021 - Current
Hostessing
Iron Age
03.2021 - 07.2021
Food Running/ Hostessing
Grandpa’s Place
06.2020 - 06.2021