Hailey Vinter
Omaha,NE
Summary
Accomplished and experienced pastry chef with a passion for creativity and executing beautiful, delicious sweets. An enthusiastic problem solver with a dedication to continued learning and knowledge, adept in many types of pastry production. Passionate about menu development, unique flavors, and excellent communication with teams and customers alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Pastry Chef
Crumb Coat & Chill
2018.02 - Current
- Developed all recipes for custom cake business, including cake recipes, buttercreams, fillings, and toppings.
- Created menus and tiered pricing for custom cake work.
- Designed, baked, and executed all details of custom orders from start to finish.
- Ensured a completely unique experience for each client by always creating new creative designs and never replicating another artist's work.
- Oversaw all social media, photography, website updates, and advertising.
- Planned and executed pop-ups with special menus, often baking upwards of 3,000 pastries per event.
- Maintained all client communication and excellent customer service throughout the entire order process.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Personalized custom creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
- Maintained detailed accounts and bookkeeping.
- Created invoices and contracts for custom orders.
Women in Culinary Leadership JBF
James Beard Foundation @ Proof On Main
2017.06 - 2018.07
- Selected as one of 20 recipients in 2017 of the James Beard Foundation's Women in Culinary Leadership program.
- Re-located to Louisville, Kentucky, to work under renowned chefs at 21c Hotel's Proof on Main restaurant.
- Trained in a Sous Chef role under Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to learn all aspects of a fine dining, farm to table kitchen.
- Trained on all kitchen stations including Saute, Grill, Garde Manger, Butchery, Prep, Expo, and Pastry.
- Called tickets and managed a line for nightly dinner service, ensuring all food leaving the kitchen was up to standards.
- Spent one week at New York City's James Beard House working under guest chefs such as Chef Deborah VanTrece and Chef Jennifer Booker.
- Received mentorship from members of the James Beard Foundation in furthering my career as a woman in the culinary arts.
Pastry Chef
The Grey Plume
2015.09 - 2017.07
- Responsible for execution of all pastry/baking menu items, including bread service, plated desserts, ice creams, and confections.
- Assisted in designing and developing dessert menus for the restaurant.
- Researched and learned new techniques for pastry and bread making, constantly expanding knowledge to further improve abilities.
- Trained pastry cooks in recipe execution, efficiency, and kitchen team etiquette.
- Was part of a team of highly motivated and team oriented chefs with one common goal to create excellent food and service.
- Responsible for creating prep lists, maintaining ingredient stock, and some purchasing of pastry related items.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts, Baking And Pastry
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NESkills
- Menu Planning
- Creativity
- Pastry and Cooking Knowledge
- Recipe Development/Adaptation
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Client Communication
- Team Oriented
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Efficient
- Sanitation Practices
- Fine Dining Techniques
- Cake Decorating
Timeline
Owner/Pastry Chef
Crumb Coat & Chill
2018.02 - Current
Women in Culinary Leadership JBF
James Beard Foundation @ Proof On Main
2017.06 - 2018.07
Pastry Chef
The Grey Plume
2015.09 - 2017.07
No Degree - Culinary Arts, Baking And Pastry
Metropolitan Community College
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