Heather Shultz
Miami,FL
Summary
Driven professional with focus on pastry and baking, bringing strong culinary skills and creativity to kitchen. Adept at team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality results. Expertise in pastry preparation, dessert presentation, and kitchen management. Known for reliability, consistency, and passion for delivering exceptional pastries. Committed to culinary development as an individual as well as within a company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Sous Chef
Jose Andres Group
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace at all times.
- Assisted in controlling food costs by monitoring ingredient usage and minimizing wastage throughout the pastry department.
- Developed custom dessert options for clients with dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Streamlined pastry production by implementing efficient processes and techniques.
- Consistently met production deadlines by efficiently prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Pastry Chef
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions for high volume events.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and production needs for multiple outlets.
Pastry Sous Chef
Loews Hotels
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Implemented creative plating techniques that elevated presentation aesthetics while maintaining practicality during service periods.
- Consistently met production deadlines by efficiently prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to the overall success of the culinary team by actively participating in menu development meetings and providing valuable input on dessert offerings.
- Operated Banquet services by preparing large quantities of desserts while adhering to strict quality standards.
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Pastry Chef De Partie
The Bazaar By Jose Andres
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Increased overall kitchen efficiency by cross-training in other culinary areas as needed.
- Provided hands-on training to new hires, sharing technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Consistently met production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards for all baked goods.
Education
Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FLTechnical Diploma - Commercial Foods And Culinary Arts
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL08.2017
Skills
- Food Safety Protocols
- Sanitation Standards
- Collaborative mindset
- Recipe Development
- Menu Planning
- Creative presentation
- Pastry production expertise
- Training staff
Timeline
Executive Pastry Sous Chef
Jose Andres Group
10.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
11.2022 - 11.2023
Pastry Sous Chef
Loews Hotels
01.2019 - 10.2022
Pastry Chef De Partie
The Bazaar By Jose Andres
08.2017 - 01.2019
Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Technical Diploma - Commercial Foods And Culinary Arts
Suncoast Technical College
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