Jill Hunt

Executed daily pastry production of dessert menu components such as cakes, breads, mousses, and custards. Collaborated with Pastry Chef to develop seasonal menus and plating designs. Supplied desserts for four restaurants within the company to complement various cuisines. Cross-trained in morning production and dinner service plating. Expanded skills in composition and flavor pairings as they relate to the atmosphere of a restaurant

Independently lead production, menu development, and product design for all desserts and pastries. Executed recipes within seasonal rotations and holiday specials while keeping up with daily work load. Expanded on existing products and adjusted recipes to optimize quality and performance. Gained experience managing and modifying ingredient and labor costs.

Designed and created custom cakes and pastries for weddings and celebrations. Lead daily baking production, order fulfillment, and customer interaction. Developed decorating skills using buttercream, fondant, chocolate, flowers, and wafer paper. Executed dessert delivery and set up for private events.

• Dean's List qualifier each semester
• 3.7 GPA
• Presidential Scholarship Recipient
• HOPE Scholarship Recipient
• Extracurricular Activities: MTSU's Fall Art Festival, MTSU In-Process Open Mic, Southern Literary Festival Participant, In-Process Creative Writing Podcast, The Celebration of Student Writing Participant