- Passionate about kitchen work
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership
Jace Farnsworth
Uniontown
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Lead and Head Baker with a proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations at Crafted Artisan Meadery. Skilled in food safety compliance and recipe creation, I excel in kitchen organization and fostering teamwork. My innovative recipes and efficient cost control measures have significantly boosted bakery sales and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Crafted Artisan Meadery
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Ensured consistent quality in all dishes served by implementing standardized recipes and portion control measures.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Acted as Kitchen Lead for just over a year.
Baker
Passion at Midnight Macarons
06.2021 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
- Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Adjusted recipes based on available ingredients or dietary restrictions,
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Worked trade markets, and complied with all health regulations.
- Developed new recipes to expand bakery's offerings and attract new customers.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Collaborated with local suppliers to secure high-quality ingredients, enhancing flavor of bakery products.
- Trained new staff in bakery operations, improving overall team efficiency and product consistency.
- Enhanced bakery's reputation for quality by consistently producing high-standard baked goods.
- Streamlined baking processes, reducing preparation time without compromising quality of baked goods.
Head Baker
Self Employed
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Maintained detailed records of production outputs daily, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to meet demand fluctuations swiftly.
- Developed new recipes while adhering to dietary restrictions, resulting in a more inclusive menu offering for diverse clientele.
- Oversaw budgets and cost controls to maintain efficient operations.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and lowering overall costs for the bakery.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals by prioritizing customer service excellence and product quality assurance efforts.
- Developed unique recipes and confections to set bakery apart from competition.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Managed inventory control, restocking weekly/ as needed.
- Ran cost margins and compared against sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake High School
Uniontown, OH05-2024
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Food storage
- Menu development
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Ordering supplies
- Allergy awareness
- Menu pricing
- Budgeting and cost control
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Crafted Artisan Meadery
11.2023 - Current
Baker
Passion at Midnight Macarons
06.2021 - Current
Head Baker
Self Employed
11.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Lake High School
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