Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Clara Antonietti

Summary

Creative individual specializing in pastry, ingredient selection, and interpersonal skills. Seeks to acquire further knowledge of gourmet food and hospitality experience through the instruction and counsel of various experts. Possesses adaptability, enjoys collaboration, and is committed to providing reliable service through enhancing the quality and variety of culinary offerings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Phillips After 5

Bread Furst, Phillips Collection
01.2025 - Current
  • Made specialty cocktails in accordance with themed events.
  • Managed a courtyard setup stall selling alcoholic beverages.
  • Operated a POS system to keep records of purchases and sales.
  • Organized promotional displays to promote sales and entice customers.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol products.

Cheese Clerk

Bread Furst
, Washington, DC
09.2024 - Current
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed, priced, dated, and labeled various types of cheese.
  • Trained new employees on proper storage and cutting procedures for various types of cheeses.
  • Prepared charcuterie boards for catering events.
  • Provided customers with extensive product knowledge and advice about cheeses.
  • Sampled cheese products regularly to assess quality and adjust process to reach flavor targets.
  • Gathered and prepared store displays and promotional material.
  • Ensured the cheese fridge was cohesive in its presentation through diligent display maintenance and knowledge of shared coagulants, starter culture, and milk.
  • Adhered to established health standards while handling food products.
  • Assisted customers in selecting a variety of cheeses based on preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Tracked stock levels and dates as needed to ensure optimal freshness.

Barista

Bread Furst
Van Ness
09.2024 - Current
  • Trained new baristas on business policies and procedures.
  • Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Organized and received supplies to restock beverage ingredients and items.
  • Conferred with the pastry department to ensure all beverage ingredients were freshly prepared when stock dwindled.
  • Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure freshness.

Retail Sales Associate

Bread Furst
09.2024 - Current
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Possessed an in-depth knowledge of pastries and house-made savory products to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and maintained organization and cleanliness of sales floor and stock areas.
  • Wrote and designed display names for newly ordered products.
  • Assessed customer product interests in order to best recommend items.
  • Cultivated relationships with regular customers to provide personalized service to inspire repeat business.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding order placement, store operations, and product information.

Barista

Saku Saku Flakerie
Cleveland Park
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Demonstrated knowledge of coffee bean varieties, brewing methods, and roasting processes.
  • Developed recipes for signature beverages.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality.
  • Maintained an organized and cleanly work environment.
  • Managed rush periods with efficient customer service.
  • Memorized recipes for traditional, specialty, and seasonal beverages.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and restocked as needed
  • Organized and received supplies to restock beverage ingredients and items.
  • Refined interpersonal skills per developing relationships with regular customers and anticipating their preferences.
  • Responded to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Routinely made boxes and stamped bags used for pastries.
  • Trained new baristas on staff.

Baker

Saku Saku Flakerie
Cleveland Park, Tenleytown
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Adapted measurements of ingredients to meet quantity of prepared goods.
  • Adhered to business policies regarding storage, handling, preparation, and sanitation.
  • Collaborated with fellow bakers on staff to create holiday and monthly flavor profiles and pastries.
  • Cultivated various pastry techniques and honed those previously learned.
  • Ensured baking equipment was in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Evaluated and catalogued raw ingredients and baked goods.
  • Kept a diligent inventory of raw ingredients and products, restocking and notifying the head baker as necessary.Operated ovens, commercial-grade mixers, and other kitchen equipment to bake goods according to carefully crafted recipes.
  • Regularly prepared pastry creams, frangipane, cookies, cakes, almond croissants, pistachio croissants, and gluten free products.

Education

Certificat De Pâtisserie De Base - Pâtisserie

Le Cordon Bleu
Paris, France
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Walt Whitman High School
Bethesda, MD
06-2022

Classical Ballet Track

Séber Method Academy

Skills

  • Ingredient Selection
  • Menu Curation
  • Recipe/Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Coffee Expertise
  • Ordering Procedures

Affiliations

  • Insect Pinning
  • Baking
  • Printmaking

Timeline

Phillips After 5

Bread Furst, Phillips Collection
01.2025 - Current

Cheese Clerk

Bread Furst
09.2024 - Current

Barista

Bread Furst
09.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Bread Furst
09.2024 - Current

Barista

Saku Saku Flakerie
07.2023 - 04.2024

Baker

Saku Saku Flakerie
09.2022 - 02.2024

Certificat De Pâtisserie De Base - Pâtisserie

Le Cordon Bleu

High School Diploma -

Walt Whitman High School

Classical Ballet Track

Séber Method Academy