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Jennifer Ballintyn

Newark,DE

Summary

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.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Sous Chef

Hotel DuPont
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in opening and running Spark'd Creative Pastry in 2024, a coffee shop featuring made-to-order sandwich options along with fresh daily pastries.
  • Maintained high-quality standards by conducting regular quality checks on ingredients, storage conditions, and finished products.
  • Streamlined pastry production by implementing efficient processes and techniques, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
  • Supported catering services by preparing large quantities of desserts while adhering to strict quality standards.
  • Collaborated with Executive Pastry Chef to develop innovative dessert options for seasonal menus and special events.
  • Boosted team morale through effective communication, collaboration, and fostering a positive work environment among colleagues.

Owner/Operator

Jes Made Bakery
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Pastry Chef

Hotel DuPont
02.2008 - 09.2013
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Foodservice Management

Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC
02-2008

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC
03-2006

High School Diploma -

Padua Academy
Wilmington, DE
05-2004

Skills

  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Food safety standards adherence
  • Knowledge of sanitation standards
  • Partnership-focused mindset

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified, renewed in 2022

Timeline

Pastry Sous Chef

Hotel DuPont
04.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

Jes Made Bakery
09.2013 - 03.2018

Pastry Chef

Hotel DuPont
02.2008 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Foodservice Management

Johnson & Wales University

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Padua Academy

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