Korey Washee
Farmington
Summary
Skilled Bread Baker with a strong background in recipe-based cooking and team collaboration. Committed to high food safety standards and enhancing customer satisfaction. Experienced in training junior staff and thriving in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage time management and organizational skills while contributing to company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bread Baker
Serious Delights Bakery
Durango
2024.05 - Current
- Prepared various types of bread using traditional and modern baking techniques.
- Managed dough fermentation and monitored rising times, resulting in optimal texture and consistency.
- Operated commercial ovens and mixers to produce consistent baked goods.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, ensuring timely availability of fresh products.
- Trained junior bakers on proper mixing, shaping, and baking methods.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before display.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
- Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
- Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.
- Maintained an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with emphasis on fast customer service.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
- Followed standard operating procedures when performing tasks such as measuring ingredients or monitoring oven temperatures.
- Measured ingredients accurately and mixed them together in large bowls.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about the bakery's products.
- Reported any problems with machines or ingredients immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Suggested and tested improvements to existing recipes, enhancing flavor profiles and product variety.
- Adjusted temperatures and times during the baking process.
- Prepared dough for various types of bread and rolls, including whole wheat, rye, sourdough, and French loaves.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate items from the bakery case.
- Received orders from restaurants and caterers for custom-made breads or pastries.
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked items throughout the day.
- Operated industrial-sized ovens to bake bread products according to established recipes.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Ensured optimal preheating temperatures for consistent baking results.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
BAKERY CLERK
Safeway
Farmington
2022.12 - 2023.09
- Sanitized counters and regularly cleaned display shelves and electronics to prevent cross-contamination.
- Created ingredient and price tags for pre-baked foods to enhance customer purchasing decisions.
- Stocked products regularly, keeping display shelves filled with fresh items.
- Answered questions about food ingredients, cake designs and special orders to help customers with preferences.
- Assisted bakers in preparing and measuring ingredients according to recipes.
- Monitored product sell-by dates for freshness, ensuring timely rotation of old products.
- Inspected refrigerators, freezers and ovens for full functionality and proper temperatures.
- Applied icing art on top of cake to write personal message as requested.
- Identified and reported security vulnerabilities to maintain a safe shopping environment.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new inventory.
- Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.
- Answered questions regarding store and merchandise.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase and rental.
- Arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Demonstrated use and operation of merchandise.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables.
- Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves and taking inventory.
- Completed baked goods with decorative touches and personalized messages.
- Observed health and safety regulations and completed proper sanitation processes for safe food handling.
- Decorated baked goods, such as cakes and pastries.
- Checked quality of finished and in-progress bakes, adjusting oven settings to ensure optimal results.
- Set oven temperatures and oversaw simultaneous bakes to achieve top-quality results.
- Checked quality of raw materials to verify against standards and specifications.
- Monitored equipment operation to verify quality and consistency of recipe ingredients.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and remove expired items.
BAKERY CLERK
City Market / Kroger
Durango
2022.09 - 2022.11
- Operated kitchen equipment and industrial ovens in alignment with safety requirements.
- Inspected refrigerators, freezers and ovens for full functionality and proper temperatures.
- Sanitized counters and regularly cleaned display shelves and electronics to prevent cross-contamination.
- Answered questions about food ingredients, cake designs and special orders to help customers with preferences.
- Checked product sell-by dates for freshness, rotating out old products.
- Added ingredient tags and price tags to pre-baked foods to guide purchase decisions.
- Applied icing art on top of cake to write personal message as requested.
- Stocked products regularly, keeping display shelves filled with fresh items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables.
- Placed special orders, submitted online orders or contacted other stores to find desired items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommended, select and help locate and obtained merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Arranged and display merchandise to promote sales.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts.
- Demonstrated use and operation of merchandise.
- Answered questions regarding store and merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase and rental.
- Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves and taking inventory.
- Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Decorated baked goods, such as cakes and pastries.
- Checked quality of raw materials to verify against standards and specifications.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and remove expired items.
- Inspected finished and in-progress bakes and adjusted oven settings accordingly.
- Completed baked goods with decorative touches and personalized messages.
- Operated kitchen equipment and industrial ovens in alignment with safety requirements.
- Inspected labels to confirm correct pricing on merchandise.
- Reported damaged merchandise to managers.
- Stocked and neatly arranged items on shelves.
- Applied merchandise sales tags to items, allowing for clear and visible price tags.
- Created sanitary work environment by maintaining cleanliness of storeroom.
- Maintained store aesthetic by organizing merchandise and creating attractive displays.
- Cleaned display cases, shelves and aisles.
OVERNIGHT STOCK ASSOCIATE
Smith's / Kroger
Albuquerque
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Operated kitchen equipment and industrial ovens in alignment with safety requirements.
- Inspected refrigerators, freezers and ovens for full functionality and proper temperatures.
- Sanitized counters and regularly cleaned display shelves and electronics to prevent cross-contamination.
- Answered questions about food ingredients, cake designs and special orders to help customers with preferences.
- Checked product sell-by dates for freshness, rotating out old products.
- Added ingredient tags and price tags to pre-baked foods to guide purchase decisions.
- Applied icing art on top of cake to write personal message as requested.
- Stocked products regularly, keeping display shelves filled with fresh items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables.
- Placed special orders, submitted online orders or contacted other stores to find desired items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommended, select and help locate and obtained merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Arranged and display merchandise to promote sales.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts.
- Demonstrated use and operation of merchandise.
- Answered questions regarding store and merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase and rental.
- Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves and taking inventory.
- Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Decorated baked goods, such as cakes and pastries.
- Checked quality of raw materials to verify against standards and specifications.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and remove expired items.
- Inspected finished and in-progress bakes and adjusted oven settings accordingly.
- Completed baked goods with decorative touches and personalized messages.
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT
Home 2 Suites
Farmington
2021.04 - 2022.07
- Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses and storage yards.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Maintained supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items to staging areas or loading docks.
- Obtained merchandise from bins and shelves.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items.
- Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Examined and inspected stock items for wear and defects, reported any damage to supervisors.
- Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies and requested guest supplies.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels and soap.
- Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
- Sanitized all kitchen surfaces, wiped down cabinets and swept and mopped floors.
- Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Delivered and retrieved items on loan to guests such as ironing boards, cots and irons.
- Cleaned and stocked minibars with necessary beverages and supplies.
- Used hotel phones to update status of each guest room and record maintenance needs.
- Notified housekeeping office of repairs needed in guest rooms.
- Cleaned bathrooms and wiped down high-touch surfaces with appropriate solutions.
- Maintained security of guest rooms and contents.
- Responded promptly to special guest requests, delivering exceptional service and experience.
- Stocked supply cart with supplies for cleaning guest rooms.
- Cleaned guest rooms to meet company and departmental standards.
- Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Kept storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean and tidy.
- Replenished supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies and bathroom items.
- Delivered television sets, ironed boards, baby cribs and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.
- Washed dishes and cleaned kitchens, cooking utensils and silverware.
OVERNIGHT STOCK ASSOCIATE
Walmart
Farmington
2021.08 - 2021.12
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT
Sky Ute Casino
Ignacio
2019.02 - 2021.05
SANDWICH ARTIST
Subway
Bloomfield
2018.03 - 2018.11
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NM2017-01
Skills
- Guest Service and Support
- Linen Cleaning and Storage
- Restroom Servicing
- Providing Feedback
- Hospitality Environments
- Cart Stocking and Organization
- Linens and Toiletries
- Inventory Restocking
- Room and Public Space Cleaning
- Stocking Bathrooms
- Trash Collection and Disposal
- Vacuuming and Sweeping
- Hospitality Management
- Team Support and Collaboration
- Food Safety
- Work Prioritization
- Customer loyalty building
- Cooking and Baking
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer Service
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Stocking and Shelving
- Food safety standards
- Time management
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Hand-eye coordination
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe-based cooking
- Physical stamina
- Inventory reporting
- Sourdough bread making
- Weights and measures
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Kitchen safety
- Quality testing and assurance
- Opening and closing duties
- Health regulations management
- Workplace safety
- Bakery sanitation
- Cross-training
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Product presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Quality control
- Oven operation
- Customer service
Timeline
Bread Baker
Serious Delights Bakery
2024.05 - Current
BAKERY CLERK
Safeway
2022.12 - 2023.09
BAKERY CLERK
City Market / Kroger
2022.09 - 2022.11
OVERNIGHT STOCK ASSOCIATE
Smith's / Kroger
2022.07 - 2022.09
OVERNIGHT STOCK ASSOCIATE
Walmart
2021.08 - 2021.12
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT
Home 2 Suites
2021.04 - 2022.07
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT
Sky Ute Casino
2019.02 - 2021.05
SANDWICH ARTIST
Subway
2018.03 - 2018.11
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Farmington High School