Kaitlyn Wurtz
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment. Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. Focused professional creates memorable and delicious baked goods. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. Hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
KK Cookies
Springfield, OR
07.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Head Baker
Meals On Wheels
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Mentored junior bakers in developing their skills through hands-on training sessions and constructive feedback.
- Maintained detailed records of production outputs daily, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to meet demand fluctuations swiftly.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Developed new recipes while adhering to dietary restrictions, resulting in a more inclusive menu offering for diverse clientele.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and lowering overall costs for the bakery.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks on all products before sale, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and customer expectations.
Baker
University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting recipes based on available ingredients or dietary restrictions upon request.
- Assisted in planning and running promotional events and campaigns.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Determined baking times for various items.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Provided hundreds of cakes and cookies and breads for several sites to provide to the community
- Ensured all baked goods where wrapped and labeled correctly for safety and consuming.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southwestern Community College
Coos Bay, OR05.2017
High School Diploma -
Victory Charter School
Nampa, ID06.2016
Skills
- Team Player
- Customer Service
- Active listener
- Food safety and sanitation
- Adaptive and creative
- Kitchen Safety
- Dough handling
- Bread Making
- Management
- Product presentation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Pastry preparation
- Holiday baking
- Cake Decorating
- Traditional baked goods
- Visual Merchandising
- Minimize ingredient waste
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Stock Rotation
- Recipe Development
- Allergen awareness
- Specialty breads
- Menu Planning
- Ingredient Selection
- Chocolate tempering
- Temperature Control
- Icings and fondant
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Communication
- Dough Preparation and Baking
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Product Wrapping and Packaging
- New Recipe Development
- Supply Ordering
- Icing Preparation
- Client Presentation Delivery
Timeline
Owner
KK Cookies
07.2019 - Current
Head Baker
Meals On Wheels
09.2018 - 02.2019
Baker
University Of Oregon
09.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Southwestern Community College
High School Diploma -
Victory Charter School