Innovative Pastry Chef able to drive and sustain exceptional restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in creating dough, sorbets, cakes, or creative pastries with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation and management. History of controlling costs and maximizing profit by meeting demanding business objectives while attracting customers with delicious, exquisite dessert creations and bringing two years of experience in culinary environments. Talented kitchen manager and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets, and boosting restaurant profiles within the community.
Hi, I’m
Katelyn Cooper
Pastry Chef
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
The BroadmoorColorado Springs, Colorado
Pastry Chef
04.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.
- Compiled working specifications and food cost estimates for new products to broaden pastry offerings.
Santikos Entertainment CompanySan Antonio, TX
Movie Theater Employee
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Maintained lobby, hallway and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
- Welcomed thousands of guests to theater with friendly demeanor and smile and directed to screening rooms.
- Provided assistance to guests with special needs and helped with seat accommodations.
- Handled food and popcorn concessions, including register operations.
- Problem-solved customer issues with enthusiasm, kindness, and a eagerness to provide a eagerness to provide a quality, entertaining atmosphere for all.
- Scanned patrons' tickets, reported invalid tickets to supervisor and assisted patrons to assigned seats.
- Monitored and kept emergency exit pathways clear and accessible during show.
- Directed patrons to specific venue locations, restrooms and will-call window.
- Performed visual evaluation for signs of counterfeit tickets and money.
Education
Culinary Institute of AmericaHyde Park, NY
Associate of Arts from Baking And Pastry Arts
08.2022 - 04.2024
University Overview
The Culinary Institute of America was founded in 1946 and is the world's most prestigious culinary school. Considered the Harvard of culinary education, its campus in New York has graduated the likes of Anthony Bourdain, Cat Cora, and Duff Goldman. The 66-credit Associate in Baking and Pastry Arts degree program includes:
- 52.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements.
- 7.5 credits in liberal arts requirements.
- Six credits in business management requirements.
- Winner of the prestigious Golden Baguette Award
Reagan High SchoolSan Antonio, TX
High School Diploma
05.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Mixing and Blending
- Dough Preparation and Baking
- Batter and Filling Preparation
- Ingredients Measurement
- Icing Preparation
- Inventory Rotation
- Manage Budgets
- Standardized Recipes
- Disciplinary Action
- Operational Processes
- Recipe Creation
- Desserts Knowledge
- Proper Food Handling
- Active Listening
- Safe Work Practices
Timeline
Pastry Chef
The Broadmoor
04.2023 - 08.2023
Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts from Baking And Pastry Arts
08.2022 - 04.2024
Movie Theater Employee
Santikos Entertainment Company
10.2021 - 05.2022
Reagan High School
High School Diploma
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