Jessica Gonzales
Fort Worth,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and passionate job seeker with exceptional organizational skills, prepared to contribute effectively in an entry-level position. Committed to supporting team efforts and driving company success through a proactive approach and strong work ethic. Eager to leverage skills and enthusiasm to achieve organizational goals while fostering a collaborative environment. Ready to embrace new challenges and grow within a dynamic team setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Specialist
H-E-B Central market
Fort Worth, TX
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Produced high-quality baked goods, including breads, pastries, and cakes, consistently meeting customer expectations
- Followed recipes and production schedules to ensure timely delivery of fresh products
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Managed inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies to minimize waste and control costs
- Operated commercial baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough sheeters with precision and efficiency
- Trained new bakery staff members on proper techniques for mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking various doughs
- Assisted in the preparation of specialty items for holidays or special events
- Ensured consistent product quality by conducting regular taste tests and visual inspections of finished products
- Implemented portion control measures to optimize ingredient usage without compromising taste or texture
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction
- Developed strong relationships with customers through friendly interactions resulting in repeat business
- Collaborated with management team on menu planning based on seasonal availability of ingredients
Housekeeper
Debra's Cleaning Service
Fort Worth, TX
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Did basic cleaning sweeping mopping, deep, cleaning, made beds, bathroom, scrub bathrooms, bathtubs glass, sliding doors
- Oversaw daily cleaning operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficiency protocols.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.
Deli Chef Cake Decorator
Kroger
Fort Worth, TX
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed and executed daily deli production schedules to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Guided junior staff in mastering food safety protocols and preparation techniques to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Cultivated customer loyalty by providing customized service and insightful product recommendations based on preferences.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to reduce food waste and improve turnaround time.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on food safety protocols and preparation techniques. Organizeanize supplies and produce cake case production and cake orders
Education
Culinary arts - Some trade school
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX04-2012
High School Diploma Or GED -
High school diploma - undefined
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Food production
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Instruction adherence
- Hospitality
- Food industry
- Food handling
- Knife skills
- Basic knife skills
- Customer communication
- Custodial experience
- Residential cleaning
- Kitchen stations
- Sanitation procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Food safety management
- Time management
- Cake decorating
- Bakery
- Kitchen experience
- Cooking
- Manual handling
- Decorating
- Baked goods
- Grilling
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Patience
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Food hygiene
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Residential housekeeping
- Pastry experience
- Culinary experience
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
Bilingual
English
Timeline
Pastry Specialist
H-E-B Central market
09.2022 - 06.2026
Housekeeper
Debra's Cleaning Service
03.2017 - 12.2017
Deli Chef Cake Decorator
Kroger
04.2011 - 08.2016
High school diploma - undefined
Culinary arts - Some trade school
The Art Institute of Dallas