FAITH DEROUEN
Morgan City
Summary
Diligent culinary team member with a focused approach to preparing and presenting pastries with precision. Possesses a solid understanding of baking techniques, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to ensure consistent quality, and timely completion of tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista/shift leader
CCs Coffeehouse
Thibodaux
06.2023 - Current
- Processed payments using POS systems, handled cash and credit transactions accurately, and provided customers with change.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by engaging with customers, taking orders, and ensuring satisfaction.
- Skilled in preparing high-quality espresso drinks, including lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos.
- Successfully multitasked during busy periods, taking orders, preparing drinks, and maintaining a clean work area.
- Maintained high standards of quality and accuracy in drink preparation, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in managing inventory by tracking stock levels and ensuring products were always available.
- Optimized team efficiency by streamlining tasks and managing resources effectively to meet goals during peak hours.
Student Chef
CHEF JOHN FOLSE CULINARY INSTITUTE
Thibodaux
08.2022 - Current
- Developing the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Collaborating with fellow students, working on group projects and assignments.
- Building trusted professional relationships with instructors using strong listening and engagement skills.
- Developing effective time management strategies to finish dishes on time.
- Developing dishes and menu items from scratch.
- Practicing food safety and sanitation.
- Following recipes and instructions.
- Receiving and applying feedback.
- Prepared diverse dishes in high-pressure kitchen environment.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in preparing a variety of desserts for guests at a luxury ranch.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pastry kitchen and storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and refrigerators safely.
- Monitored ingredient inventory and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensured strict adherence to food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Carried out daily kitchen prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
- Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
- Followed recipes to create cake, cookies and products.
- Assisted head pastry chef in creating attractive displays for pastry items at special events.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in all duties assigned by Head Pastry Chef.
Student Worker
BISTRO RUTH
Thibodaux
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Helped oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, managing staff and inventory.
- Coached and mentored new employees on policies and procedures.
- Oversaw daily financial transactions and managed cash flow to support profitability.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members during challenging situations.
Server
Cafe JoJo's
Morgan City
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided high quality customer service by addressing customer concerns and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Clearly and effectively communicated orders and special requests to the kitchen staff while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Ensuring customers' needs were met in a timely manner.
- Handling multiple customers' orders during lively hours without compromising food or service quality.
- Processed payments using POS systems, handled cash and credit transactions accurately, and provided customers with change.
- Demonstrated physical stamina by managing multiple table sections and carrying heavy trays during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts, Patisserie/Service Management
Nicholls State University/ Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
LA05.2026
High School -
Berwick High School
Berwick, Louisiana05.2022
Skills
- Knife skills
- Basic cooking skills
- Basic baking skills
- Dough handling
- Decorating and presentation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Menu planning and development
- Recipe conversion and scaling
- Use of commercial kitchen equipment
- Time management
- Menu development
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Espresso machine operation
- POS system operation
Certification
- ServSafe
- Ethics training for public servants
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Pastry Chef
Brush Creek Ranch
05.2025 - 07.2025
Student Worker
BISTRO RUTH
01.2025 - 05.2025
Barista/shift leader
CCs Coffeehouse
06.2023 - Current
Server
Cafe JoJo's
11.2022 - 06.2023
Student Chef
CHEF JOHN FOLSE CULINARY INSTITUTE
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts, Patisserie/Service Management
Nicholls State University/ Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
High School -
Berwick High School