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Katie Stengel

Mendon,MA

Summary

Passionate pastry chef with expertise in modern and classical pastries and menu development. Creative, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Ski Instructor

Okemo Mountain
12.2020 - Current
  • Develop and deliver effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Assist guests in setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Educate guests regarding slope safety. lifts and proper use of equipment.

Pastry Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
06.2020 - Current
  • Created unique menu items for two outlets, banquets and special events, updating frequently.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.

Kitchen Supervisor

Omni Mount Washington Hotel & Resort
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Supervised daily operations for high volume, fine dining outlet.
  • Coordinated with 14 outlets and 10 kitchens.
  • Planned menus utilizing seasonal, local ingredients.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to minimize waste and control food cost.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Managed schedules of kitchen staff including frequently rotating international associates.

University Ambassador/Chef Demonstrator

Johnson & Wales University
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Demonstrated recipes and cooking techniques to High School students & teachers.
  • Provided students with information about foodservice industry and university life.
  • Maintained consistent travel and event schedule.

Sous Chef

The Gilded Tomato
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Operated and maintained live fire ovens.

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Vanderbilt Grace Hotel
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Assisted in menu planning and recipe testing.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, breads and modern plated desserts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2017

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2015

Skills

  • Creative menu development
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Detail and quality oriented
  • Able to multi-task and maintain order in high stress environment
  • Self-management
  • Create and decorate wide variety of baked goods
  • Training and mentoring team members

Certification

  • PSIA Alpine Level 1
  • PSIA Children's Specialist Level 1
  • Omni Hotels Leader in Development Training Program - 2017-2018
  • ServSafe Manager Certification, 2013, 2018
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training, 2011


Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Ski Instructor

Okemo Mountain
12.2020 - Current

Pastry Chef

Edgartown Yacht Club
06.2020 - Current

Kitchen Supervisor

Omni Mount Washington Hotel & Resort
06.2017 - 05.2019

University Ambassador/Chef Demonstrator

Johnson & Wales University
09.2016 - 11.2016

Sous Chef

The Gilded Tomato
10.2014 - 08.2016

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Vanderbilt Grace Hotel
04.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales University

Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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