JESSICA HUNSAKER
Pastry Chef
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Results-driven pastry professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards of culinary excellence with a passion for innovation in pastry techniques. Proven success in mentoring aspiring chefs and fostering their growth through hands-on instruction and guidance. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, complemented by strong skills in recipe development and culinary education. Committed to crafting extraordinary cuisine while sharing the science and personal narritives that enrich the culinary experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Kauboi @ The Remi
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and refined dessert recipes in preparation for the opening of New restaurant and Hotel.
- Set up and maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Led pastry kitchen team in daily operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Implemented new plating techniques that improved presentation and aligned with brand aesthetics.
- Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of all desserts produced.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage for cost efficiency.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- Mentored junior pastry chefs, providing guidance on techniques and best practices in pastry preparation.
- Elevated pastry quality and consistency by training junior staff in advanced baking techniques.
Pastry Chef
Toca Madera
Scottsdale, Arizona
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed dessert production and inventory levels to meet the demands of a consistently full dining establishment.
- Developed a menu featuring entirely from-scratch recipes.
- Implemented training programs for pastry teams at newly opened locations, emphasizing company standards and efficient production of signature desserts.
- Curated and managed seasonal menu rotation, ensuring a dynamic range of fresh options to engage and satisfy customers.
- Designed and executed signature dessert offerings that significantly contributed to increased customer retention and satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures, along with various methods to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Assistant Pastry Chef/ Cook 3
Vi @ Silver stone
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Assistant to the Pastry Chef at a Luxury Adult Continuing Care and Nursing Care Facility with up to 350 residents, all with incredibly refined tastes who expect the highest quality standards.
- Crafted product with a focus on quality, achieving 95% composition from scratch-made elements.
- Responsible for the production of Daily Breakfast Pastries, Lunch and Dinner Desserts, readily available cookies and Ice Creams, caramel and chocolate sauces, all made in house by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Managed private order execution and coordinated banquet event order fulfillment to enhance client satisfaction.
- Spearheaded development of innovative recipes, fostering creativity and engagement within a growing community.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to strict State & County Health codes/Regulations pertaining to Nursing care standards and strict diets, restrictions and mealtimes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Patisserie and Baking
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
03.2016
Skills
- Management and Leadership of a pastry team
- Recipe development and adaptation
- Monitoring inventory accuracy
- Training aspiring pastry chefs
- Evaluation of ingredient and product pricing
- Extensive experience in patisserie and baking
STRENGTHS
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL Deep commitment to keep consistent flavor and appearance of all products, ensuring that each dessert is the same as the next. Assessing all batters and sauces before final production is executed.
- TEAM LEADERSHIP Experience in leading and motivating teams, ensuring high quality production, execution, organization and delegation of daily tasks based upon ever changing demands. Initial and continuous training for junior pastry team members.
- CREATIVITY Used my creativity to develop new and exciting menu items, skilled in flavor pairings, as well as artfully designed dessert plating's.
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Kauboi @ The Remi
06.2025 - Current
Pastry Chef
Toca Madera
06.2021 - 06.2025
Assistant Pastry Chef/ Cook 3
Vi @ Silver stone
01.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Patisserie and Baking
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts