Kayla Pigott
Westford
Summary
Seeking a challenging career in the culinary field that allows me to pursue my passion for baking, pastry arts, and food services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Production Worker
Concord Teacakes
09.2024 - Current
- Cleared product from machines at end of run and shift.
- Turned on equipment to run facility at beginning of shift.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Completed inspections of bakery products, checking for quality and conformity.
Pastry Production Staff
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
11.2023 - Current
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Pastry Chef
Pates Restaurant
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed new recipes and promotions to increase sales.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation regulations in the kitchen environment.
- Experimented with new flavors and designs to provide unique options to customers.
- Participated in other tasks as needed to support restaurant operation including busing, expo, food running and hostessing.
Lead Baker
Bashful Tarte Bakery
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared and baked cakes, cookies, pies, and desserts for bakery clients and neighboring restaurants.
- Consistently produced high-quality products that exceeded customer expectations.
- Designed customer cakes and innovative desserts.
- Managed bakery and staff when needed.
Pastry Sous Chef
Ocean House Restaurant
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for prepping and plating desserts.
- Oversaw the cleaning and maintenance of equipment used in the preparation of pastries.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed and monitoring stock rotation procedures.
- Developed and maintained a high standard of presentation for all pastries, ensuring client delight.
Education
Bachelors - Food Business Management
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York08.2021
Associates - Baking and Pastry
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York04.2019
Skills
- Client Service
- Organized
- Problem Solver
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Recipe execution
- Baking techniques
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Bakery Production Worker
Concord Teacakes
09.2024 - Current
Pastry Production Staff
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
11.2023 - Current
Lead Baker
Bashful Tarte Bakery
03.2022 - 12.2022
Pastry Chef
Pates Restaurant
04.2021 - 09.2023
Pastry Sous Chef
Ocean House Restaurant
05.2018 - 12.2020
Associates - Baking and Pastry
Culinary Institute of America
Bachelors - Food Business Management
Culinary Institute of America