Christine Kosmicki
Bailey,USA
Summary
Experienced culinary professional successful at producing high-quality, from-scratch jams, creams, sauces.breads, and pastries. Focused on providing customers with delicious, quality desserts. Systematic, resourceful and bringing top skills in communication and work delegation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef/Line Cook
Lone Rock Foundation
Bailey, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items.
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in product offerings or processes.
- Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
- Calculated and adjusted baking times and temperatures for different oven types, ensuring consistent results.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Collaborated with the executive chef to pair desserts with menu items for optimal dining experience.
Bread Baker
Evergreen Bread Lounge
Evergreen, Colorado
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Contributed ideas on how to improve existing recipes or create new ones.
- Measured ingredients accurately and mixed them together in large bowls.
- Followed standard operating procedures when performing tasks such as measuring ingredients or monitoring oven temperatures.
- Monitored the baking process to ensure that products were cooked evenly.
- Formed dough into shapes suitable for baking.
- Operated industrial-sized ovens to bake bread products according to established recipes.
- Prepared dough for various types of bread and rolls, including whole wheat, rye, sourdough, and French loaves.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
Resturant/ Bakery Mananger
Tapsen's Organics
Conifer, CO
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Produced scratch baked, limited ingredient, & organic breads & fine pastries.
Lead Baker/ Fresh Cut Produce Associate
Safeway
Conifer, CO
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Designed and constructed advertising signs to attract customers and promote sales.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Monitored refrigeration, freezer and cooling areas for proper functioning and reported issues to supervisor.
- Completed regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Coorperate Chef/Bakery Manager
Tony's Meat Market
Centennial, CO
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
Office Manager
R & R Roofing & Siding
Bailey, Colorado
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation.
- Oversaw quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
- Approved bi-weekly payroll submissions for employees.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of PeopleAdmin system.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
Bakery Category Director/Department Manager
Tony's Meat Market
Littleton, CO
12.2003 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Assisted bakers with procuring necessary ingredients from inventory area during high-volume periods with demanding order levels.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
- Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance.
- Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
- Recruited, hired, onboarded and trained over 100 new team members over the course of 12 years.
- Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Adaptive and Creative
- Detail Orientated
- Time Management
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Profit and Loss Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Submission
- Operations and Procedural Knowledge
- Counseling Techniques
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Line Cook
Lone Rock Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Bread Baker
Evergreen Bread Lounge
05.2022 - 08.2022
Resturant/ Bakery Mananger
Tapsen's Organics
06.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Baker/ Fresh Cut Produce Associate
Safeway
01.2021 - 04.2021
Coorperate Chef/Bakery Manager
Tony's Meat Market
11.2019 - 01.2021
Office Manager
R & R Roofing & Siding
05.2017 - 10.2019
Bakery Category Director/Department Manager
Tony's Meat Market
12.2003 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University