Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Fine Dining, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
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La Porchanae Green
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SoHo House
Pastry:, Pastry Chef
04.2018 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Prepared dough and baked goods, such as sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and pastries
- Applied glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes
- Decorated baked goods and plated desserts for service
- Developed new recipes and menus.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
Carlo's Bakery
Assistance Store Manager
10.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Ordered and managed inventory of bakery supplies and ingredients to ensure efficient operation
- Supervised and coordinated activities of bakers and retail associates engaged in food preparation
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Managed over 70+ employees
- Increased sale by 15%
- Supervised and enhanced work of 70+ persons team producing more than 60+ cakes daily
The Children's Collective Inc
Cook II (Lead Cook)
11.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Ordered and managed inventory of food supplies and ingredients to ensure efficient operation
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
- Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients.
The Great Maple
Pastry Cook
05.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Prepared dough and baked goods, such as sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and pastries
- Applied glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes
- Decorated baked goods and plated desserts for service.
- Monitored Production by following healthy and safety protocol and properly storing leftovers
New Era Foods
Kitchen Manager
08.2012 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Ordered and managed inventory of food supplies and ingredients to ensure efficient operation
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
Hollywood Park Casino
Line Cook
02.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Prepared and cooked various foods, such as French fries, eggs, and pancakes
- Grilled and garnished hamburgers or other meats such as steaks and chops.
Education
Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
05.2012
University Overview
Parkridge Private School Long Beach, CA
High School Diploma
05.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques and baking methods
- Ability to create and develop new recipes and menus
- Proficient in ordering and managing inventory
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experienced in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation
- Great attention to detail and ability to follow established standards
- Cooking and Baking
- Quality Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Prepare Orders
- Batter and Filling Preparation
- Pastry Preparation
- Safe Slicer Operation
- Desserts Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Manage Inventory
- New Recipe Development
- Photography Skills
- Active Listening
- Serve Customers
- Catering Understanding
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Frosting and Decoration
- Reading Comprehension
- Proper Food Handling
- Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
- Inventory Maintenance
- Disciplinary Action
- Consistent Supervision
- Profit Target Achievement
- Microsoft Office
- Menu Preparation
- Expiration Monitoring
Timeline
Pastry:, Pastry Chef
SoHo House
04.2018 - 02.2023
Assistance Store Manager
Carlo's Bakery
10.2017 - 12.2019
Cook II (Lead Cook)
The Children's Collective Inc
11.2016 - 10.2017
Pastry Cook
The Great Maple
05.2016 - 06.2017
Kitchen Manager
New Era Foods
08.2012 - 02.2014
Line Cook
Hollywood Park Casino
02.2012 - 08.2013
Long Beach City College
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
Parkridge Private School
High School Diploma