Christina Gross
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
History of keeping costs under control and meeting demanding business objectives while attracting customers with tasty, beautiful dessert creations. Bringing 14 years' experience in culinary environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lead Baker
The Bread Basket Bakery
Saratoga Springs, United States
05.2020 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and managed performance for up to 5 team members.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
Executive Pastry Chef
Emerils Delmonico
New Orleans, LA
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Specializes in Wedding Cakes
- Managed inventory, labor, expenses and other operational processes
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures
- Prepared assortment of chocolate bark, truffles and other hand dipped and molded chocolates
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
Pastry Prep/ Line Cook
Palmetto's On The Bayou
Slidell, LA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation
- Prepared pastry items for Sunday Brunch such pies, cakes, pastries, fruit trays and cheese boards
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Emerils Delmonico
New Orleans, LA
04.2007 - 10.2016
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Opening/Closing the pastry department
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearl River Central High School
Carriere, MS05.2003
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Signature dish creation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food spoilage prevention
- Effective communications
- Team leadership
- Hospitality service expertise
- Baking and broiling skills
- Budgeting
- Equipment maintenance
- Fine-dining expertise
- Menu planning
- Food inventories
Websites
Certification
- SafeServ certification: Food Handling
Timeline
Lead Baker
The Bread Basket Bakery
05.2020 - 10.2022
Executive Pastry Chef
Emerils Delmonico
05.2018 - 03.2020
Pastry Prep/ Line Cook
Palmetto's On The Bayou
10.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Pastry Chef
Emerils Delmonico
04.2007 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearl River Central High School
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