Charisse A. Cox
Springdale,AR
Summary
Energetic professional looking to further excel in the culinary field. Highly motivated and committed individual with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented and organized with an admirable work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef and Chocolatier
Markham And Fitz
Bentonville, Arkansas
08.2018 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent while multitasking.
- Produced allergy-friendly creations based on customer needs, including gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed personal production schedule.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with high standards of quality, consistency, taste and presentation.
- Prepared assortment of 3 flavors of caramels, 8 flavors of truffles, bonbon fillings as well as hand dipping and garnishing them.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food labeling and storage procedures.
- Developed and amended past and current recipes. Created products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and CEO requests while staying on brand.
- Produced from scratch varieties of sauces, chocolate bar inclusions, truffle coatings, 4 types of cookies, marshmallows, mousse, chocolate tarts, cake and buttercreams, cracked cacao and maintained gluten free flour blends weekly.
- Purchased and picked up all ingredients and kitchen supplies from various vendors while maintaining consistent stock.
- Worked closely with other department managers and leads daily ensuring flow, efficiency, and product availability.
- Instructed and delegated shift tasks my pastry assistant and confectioner weekly.
Head Baker
Sam's Club
Springdale, AR
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Offered enthusiastic and personable service to all customers.
- Work closely with Fresh and bakery managers and Team Lead to ensure consistent product and meet demands of Sam’s Club.
- Coordinate with Freezer/Cooler and overnight staff to stock and keep proper inventory in bakery freezer.
- Practice and maintain OSHA and Ecolab standards.
- Effectively utilize Floor Sales Tool on iPad, tracking and estimating daily production.
- Packaged and labeled products using proper labeling technique and FIFO.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory employment rules and standards.
- Lifted and maneuvered boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Proofed dough and baked breads, cookies and other bakery products.
- Order inventory as needed.
Cook
Whole Foods Market
Fayetteville, AR
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Original team member in Prepared Foods, responsibilities included but were not limited to preparing, setting, and maintaining breakfast Hot Bar, Soup Bar and Coffee Bar.
- Possessed knowledge and skill using various kitchen machines such as slicers, scales, label makers, ovens, tilt skillet, cooktop, and grill.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of hot bar items and kitchen sanitation.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning new tasks to avoid cross-contamination while maintaining clean work areas.
- Positively engaged with customers, offering additional hot bar item information and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
- Properly utilized kitchen logs to record production and hold temperatures and sanitation.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
Special Events Coordinator, Hot Lunch Program Head and Chef
Tree of Life Christian Prep School-Volunteer
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Created vegetarian menu for students and staff using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, and catering for school and church events.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and Seventh Day Adventist policies.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning new tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Planned lunch menus and coordinated with teachers for special event menus.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Baker
DOD Burrows Elementary School
MCB Quantico, VA
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious baked goods per DOD guidelines.
- Met production requirements for school cafeteria baked goods.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, baked cookies and performed all baking duties.
- Revised and recreated efficient new way to make garlic and pizza dough.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning new tasks to avoid cross-contamination adhering to OSHA guidelines.
- Properly labeled and stored all ingredients including produce, in appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of cafeteria meals.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Radford University, Radford, VA, US
Radford, VA05.1994
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strategic decision-making
- Strong attention to detail
- Extremely organized multitasker
- Competent with technology usage
- Strong communication skills
- Dedicated and efficient team player
- Always willing to learn and teach
- Exceptional memory retention with preparation techniques and measurements
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Skilled problem solver
Accomplishments
2019 Best of NWA-Desserts Bronze, Markham and Fitz
2020 Best Top 5 Dessert-Citiscapes Magazine, Markham and Fitz
Timeline
Pastry Chef and Chocolatier
Markham And Fitz
08.2018 - Current
Head Baker
Sam's Club
02.2016 - 08.2018
Cook
Whole Foods Market
02.2016 - 12.2016
Special Events Coordinator, Hot Lunch Program Head and Chef
Tree of Life Christian Prep School-Volunteer
09.2013 - 06.2015
Baker
DOD Burrows Elementary School
10.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Radford University, Radford, VA, US