Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
Lous Restaurant And Bakery
07.2017 - Current
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Supervised and enhanced work of 5-person team producing more than 10 plates per day.
Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Head Baker
Bashas' Markets
04.2007 - 07.2017
Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
Developed unique recipes and confections to set bakery apart from competition.
Managed training, disciplining and motivating employees.
Oversaw budgets and cost controls to maintain efficient operations.
Maintained adequate coverage for peak business hours by setting effective employee schedules and leave policies.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
Assisted in planning and running promotional events and campaigns.
Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Packaged finished products for sale.
Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
Determined baking times for various items.
Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
Replenished bakery items in display cases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pattiserie
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2007
Skills
Recipe Development
Ingredient Sourcing
Presentation Management
Recipe Creation
Glazing and Icing Application
Inventory Rotation
Pastry Preparation
Restaurant Experience
Dessert Preparation
Restaurant Background
Icings and Fondant
Attention to detail
Training staff
Allergen awareness
Sanitation practices
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Lous Restaurant And Bakery
07.2017 - Current
Head Baker
Bashas' Markets
04.2007 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pattiserie
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale