Elizabeth "Kat" Flynn
White River Junction,VT
Summary
Seasoned professional baker, with a hunger to take on new challenges. With 5+ years of experience focused on efficiency, safety, and community engagement, I bring knowledge and curiosity to any project. A background in diversified sustainable agriculture and a love of building professional networks allow me to grow with my local food community, both in and out of the kitchen. Collaborating, skill sharing, and training newcomers is my bread and butter.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Upper Valley Food Co-op
White River Junction, VT
09.2024 - Current
- Creating, editing, and monitoring policies for the mission, values, and governance of the store.
- Hosting community events to share co-op resources, advertise future programs, and meet members.
- Holding seats on the strategic planning and nominating working groups to direct the future of the co-op.
Core Committee Member
Hartland Community Oven
Hartland , VT
03.2024 - Current
- Creating wood-fired pizza for farmers' markets and community events.
- Hosting baking classes and open oven hours for community members to bring their own baking projects
- Training laypersons to stretch, top, and bake artisan pizza to a high standard of quality.
Bread Baker
King Arthur Baking Company
Norwich , VT
12.2022 - Current
- Mixing, shaping, and baking a full menu of breads including French baguettes, sourdoughs, buns, whole grains, and decorative loaves such as pretzels and challah.
- Monitoring inventory, keeping records for organic certification, and maintaining quality control.
- Training interns and new teammates to develop their skills.
- Collaborating with other departments including the pastry team, Baking Education Center, and wholesale delivery.
Baker/Flour Miller
Baker's Field Flour and Bread
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Milling a wide variety of grains, including modern and heritage wheats, rye, corn, and oats for use in production, wholesale, and retail.
- Mixing, shaping, and baking entirely stone-ground and naturally leavened breads and pastries.
- Operating two New American stone mills on a robust and roaring production schedule.
Education
Certificate - Hand And Power Tools
Vermont Works For Women
10-2023
Certificate - Dairy Cow Management
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT08-2017
Certificate - Food, Farm, And Sustainability Institute
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA07-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Equipment operation
- Recipe development
- Professional networking
- OSHA 10 certified
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Mental health first aid
Timeline
Board Member
Upper Valley Food Co-op
09.2024 - Current
Core Committee Member
Hartland Community Oven
03.2024 - Current
Bread Baker
King Arthur Baking Company
12.2022 - Current
Baker/Flour Miller
Baker's Field Flour and Bread
06.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Hand And Power Tools
Vermont Works For Women
Certificate - Dairy Cow Management
University of Vermont
Certificate - Food, Farm, And Sustainability Institute
Hampshire College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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