Skilled Pastry Cook with experience in pastry preparation and dessert plating. Managed dough preparation and chocolate work while upholding sanitation standards. Collaborated with the pastry team to ensure timely dessert production for events, enhancing kitchen efficiency. Capable of multitasking and maintaining high-quality food preparation standards.
Work History
Pastry cook
5 Months
NewPort Yacht club | 05.2026 - Current
Assisted pastry chef with daily preparations and presentation of desserts.
Coordinated event logistics for weddings, including setup and guest management.
Prepared plated desserts for Newport Yacht Club dining and banquet service.
Baked pastries, breads, and breakfast items for yacht club kitchen orders.
Decorated cakes, tarts, and petit fours for member events and receptions.
Café Assistant
2 Years
Campus Dining | 10.2024 - Current
Monitored and logged food temperatures, ensuring adherence to food safety standards
Followed FIFO procedures while maintaining clean, stocked, and organized stations
Assisted with daily service operations in a fast-paced dining environment in a high-volume dining environment
Pastry Intern
3 Months
The Wauwinet | 05.2025 - 08.2025
Collaborated with pastry team on various tasks in the kitchen with dessert prep, plating, and daily production
Created different types of doughs for pastry and dessert applications, chocolate work, and ingredients for service
Ensured cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen workspace and organization in a professional pastry kitchen
Sales Associate
3 Months
Kilwins | 05.2024 - 08.2024
Provided customer service by assisting guests with ice cream selections and purchases at the store.
Ensured a welcoming environment by maintaining cleanliness and proper presentation of the store.
Greeted customers and explained Kilwins chocolates, fudge, and ice cream options.
Operated cash register and processed sales transactions accurately.
Prepared ice cream cones, sundaes, and candy orders following store standards.
Back of House Team Member
6 Months
Chick-fil-A | 10.2023 - 04.2024
Prepared sandwiches, nuggets, and sides to maintain high-quality service in fast-paced kitchen
Ensured food safety and temperature standards for optimal customer satisfaction
Prepared Chick-fil-A back-of-house menu items following quality and safety standards.
Maintained clean kitchen stations and sanitized surfaces throughout shifts.
Restocked ingredients, packaging, and supplies for continuous food production.
Front of House Team Member
3 Months
Chick-fil-A | 11.2022 - 02.2023
Delivered customer service and managed register during peak shifts to ensure efficient transactions
Greeted guests with Chick-fil-A hospitality at front counter
Took orders accurately using point-of-sale system
Assembled meals and packaged carryout orders for guests
Education
- Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI
- Culinary Arts Program
Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center