John Halverson
Sherman Oaks,USA
Summary
Higly motivated Pastry Chef with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and the passion to learn and improve in any way possible. I will find joy from adding value to your establishment in any way that I can.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Baker
Milo and Olive
Santa Monica, USA
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Bake off various pastries, bread, viennoiserie, and cakes to fill up our display case
- Responsible for creating and providing all desserts and necessary components to the kitchen for service
- Knowledge and experience with industrial equipment such as deck ovens, large mixers, and dough sheeter
- Set up large catering orders in a timely manner
- Experience with mixing, shaping, and baking various types of breads
- Managed daily pars and inventory to ensure low waste and higher margins
- Handled invoices and bread operations between other restaurants
- Take inventory and order all necessary product needed for production
- Trained fellow employees on various stations and the standards that need to be met
Student Worker
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, USA
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Cooking/Serving breakfast and lunch for students and staff in the cafeteria
- Set up, maintain, and clean up various catering events at the school
- Maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization or the culinary department
Store Associate
In-N-Out Burger
Van Nuys, USA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Host of the dining area who greets and checks in on all guests
- Cleaned and maintained the self serve counter alongside the entire dining area
- Prepped all ingredients for the line with focus on quality and efficiency, while adhering to strict sanitation standards
- Take orders, handle cash/money, interact with customers
Pizzaiolo
Midici Neapolitan Pizza Company
Sherman Oaks, USA
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for greeting every guest
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipes
- Operated brick pizza ovens along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen and dining area
- Taking orders on the register, handling money, and answering the telephone
- Completed numerous orders each shift with focus of quality and efficiency
- Put together multiple, concurrent orders during customer rushes, including dinner and lunch hours
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - Restaurant management
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA10.2024
Associate in Arts (AA) - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2023
Skills
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen management
- Catering
- Baking
- Time management
- Restaurant experience
- Staff Training and Development
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Professional Baking and Patisserie, Present
- ServSafe Food Handler, 09/01/22 to 09/01/25
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Baker
Milo and Olive
04.2023 - 09.2024
Store Associate
In-N-Out Burger
10.2022 - 01.2023
Student Worker
Los Angeles Mission College
11.2021 - 04.2023
Pizzaiolo
Midici Neapolitan Pizza Company
07.2019 - 04.2021
Associate in Arts (AA) - Restaurant management
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate in Arts (AA) - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Mission College
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