Kenzie Yoder
Leola,PA
Summary
Experienced bakery owner and baker with strengths in production planning, inventory control, food safety compliance, and pricing analysis. Known for customer service, time management, and attention to detail in daily operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Baker
BurghBakery
Langeloth, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - Current
- Directed BurghBakery daily operations and production planning.
- Oversaw ingredient purchasing, inventory control, and supplier coordination.
- Handled customer orders, special requests, and bakery communications.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Monitored ovens and adjusted baking times for consistent product quality.
- Decorated cakes, cookies, and pastries with icing and toppings.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Reviewed business costs, pricing, and operational procedures.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Evaluated legal documents for compliance with regulations related to business operations.
- Maintained clean work areas and sanitized baking equipment.
Floater/Baker
Kauffman Family Marketplace
Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared bread, pastries, and desserts for Kauffman Family Marketplace bakery cases.
- Mixed doughs and batters following daily production schedules and recipe standards.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Monitored ovens, proofers, and cooling racks during baking cycles.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
- Decorated cakes, cookies, and pastries to enhance marketplace appeal and fulfill customer orders.
- Rotated ingredients and finished goods to support freshness and safe storage.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Trained bakery staff on preparation routines and presentation standards to ensure consistency and quality.
- Collaborated with the marketplace team to address product needs and manage inventory shortages effectively.
Education
GED -
Cornerstone Mennonite School
Eldersville, PA05-2021
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Production scheduling
- Inventory control
- Ingredient sourcing
- Recipe development
- Cost management
- Brand promotion
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team communication
Timeline
Owner/Baker
BurghBakery
09.2024 - Current
Floater/Baker
Kauffman Family Marketplace
04.2018 - 12.2022
GED -
Cornerstone Mennonite School