Julia Burgess
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Motivated baking and pastry professional with a solid background in service-oriented business. Aiming to secure a position that utilizes formal education, experience, and strong work ethic. Eager to contribute skills to a dynamic team that values dedication and hard work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Baker
Freelance Baker
01.2015 - Current
- Produce a variety of baked goods for private parties up to 20+ guests
- Specialize in baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes
- Strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations
Baker
Jewel-Osco
Chicago, IL, USA
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Prepared and baked assorted pastries and bread products
- Arranged food displays for pastry and bread cases
- Took customers’ cake orders and assisted them if they had any questions
Packer / Machine Operator
Aryzta Bakery
Cicero, IL
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Ensure all packages are properly packaged and sealed.
- Keep products separated, organized, and accessible.
- Monitor product quality and report any problems or discrepancies.
- Operate various pieces of equipment (i.e. dolly, pallet wrapper, forklift, and electrical pallet jacks)
- Follow the best practices of manufacturing and proper safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Preparing machines: Setting up machines, calibrating them, and cleaning them o
- Operating machines: Following instructions, operating machines safely, and making adjustments as needed a
- Maintaining machines: Performing regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and performing minor repairs o
- Ensuring quality: Verifying output, identifying and recording problems, and regrading product as needed o
- Maintaining records: Keeping activity logs and records of approved and defective units a
- Training others: Training new or junior machine operators on how to safely use the machines
- Following safety regulations: Adhering to health and safety regulations and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Relief Operator
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Cicero, IL
02.2018 - Current
- Maintaining equipment: Troubleshooting, installing, operating, and repairing equipment
- Operating machinery: Safely operate high-powered machinery
- Packaging: Package products
- Moving materials: Move and stack materials and equipment used in production
- Learning roles: Learn and perform the duties of other roles in the manufacturing facility
- Ensuring compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and legality standards
- Maintaining equipment: Partner with maintenance to keep equipment in good working condition
- Meeting production goals: Ensuring that processes are running smoothly and that quality and safety standards are met
- Performing other tasks: Cleaning, sanitizing, and performing minor repairs
- Taking on additional responsibilities: In some cases, a relief operator may take on the role of the primary operator when needed
Education
Diploma -
Chicago Talent Development Charter High School
2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 6061205.2013
Diploma - Professional Pastry Arts
Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy
637 S Broadway H, Boulder, CO 8030506.2022
Skills
- Baking
- Pastry Techniques
- Dessert Production
- Pastries
- Pies
- Tarts
- Chocolate
- Mousse
- Custards
- Yeast-based Breads
- Artisan Breads
- Quick Breads
- Breakfast Offerings
- Standardized Recipe Execution
- Plated Desserts
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Communication skills
- Coachability
- Time Management
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Collaboration
- Leadership Skills
- Work ethic
Accomplishments
- Chicago Talent Development Charter High School Graduation May 2013 GPA 3.4 Awarded with Trophy for being in the top Ten high GPA
- Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary ArtsEscoffier's Boulder, CO Diploma program Graduation year: June 2022 GPA 3.5 / 3.9 Dean’s List Throughout each semester
Timeline
Relief Operator
Bimbo Bakeries USA
02.2018 - Current
Packer / Machine Operator
Aryzta Bakery
09.2016 - 02.2018
Freelance Baker
Freelance Baker
01.2015 - Current
Baker
Jewel-Osco
03.2014 - 11.2016
Diploma -
Chicago Talent Development Charter High School
Diploma - Professional Pastry Arts
Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy