Julie Cruz
Saint Augustine
Summary
Adept Baker with extensive experience in crafting high-quality desserts and bread, including specialty sourdough and focaccia, at Asado Life. Excelled in recipe-based cooking and decorating, enhancing product appeal and variety. Demonstrated attention to detail and stock rotation, significantly reducing waste with any old breads. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Always interested in learning and growing with team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Asado Life
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Mixing and baking all breads, crackers and desserts.
- Breads include focaccia, brioche, sourdough, cuban bread and white bread.
- Assessing what needs to be made based off what is leftover and numbers on the day.
- Packaged finished products for sale for display.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers and walk-in racks.
Cook
Kilwins Chocolates
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Prepared fudges, caramel treats, pecan pralines, nut brittle, caramel popcorn, chocolate dipped treats.
- Maintained clean kitchen space and communication with co-workers with what is needed and not needed of next day.
Baker
Chocolattes
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Decorated and prep all desserts.
- Prepared icings and toppings for desserts.
- Baked off cakes, tortes, cinnamon rolls, cheesecakes and cookies.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pedro Menendez High School
Saint Augustine, FL05-2020
Skills
- Baking
- Decorating skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Sourdough bread making
- Stock rotation
- Opening and closing duties
- Attention to detail
- Dough preparation
Timeline
Baker
Asado Life
04.2023 - 09.2024
Baker
Chocolattes
11.2021 - 02.2022
Cook
Kilwins Chocolates
11.2016 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Pedro Menendez High School
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