LASHEEDA PERRY
Summary
Talented and enthusiastic pastry chef with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. With 18 plus year of experience working in fast-paced luxury kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness during busy times. Excellent and proven interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Pastry Chef Consultant
Queen Of Flavor LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Adapts exceptionally well to new kitchen environments.
- Provides creative and well executed menu upgrades.
- Displays a high level of interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Pastry Chef Talent and Recipe Developer
Food Network
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Taught various pastry classes for a broad audience.
- Filmed a combination of over thirty live and on demand classes.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
Executive Pastry Chef
Four Seasons Hotel And Resorts
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw production for all outlets, banquets and room service.
- Responsible for hiring, training and development of the entire pastry team.
- Creative force for all dessert menus, action stations and amenities.
- Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
- Compiled working specifications and food cost estimates for new products to broaden pastry offerings.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Executive Pastry Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company LinkedIn
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Oversaw a large scratch baking and pastry program with a staff of twelve.
- Produced approximately 3,000-3,500 desserts daily.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
Varies Pastry Cook Positions
Four Seasons Hotel And Resorts
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Proficiently worked each station within the hotel's pastry department: baker, a la carte, banquets and amenities.
- Developed various seasonal menus with contemporary flair.
- Promoted to Pastry Sous Chef, 03/12.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI2008
Associate of Applied Science - Science, Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2006
Skills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Compassionate Leader
- Food Trends
- Organization
- Planning and Coordination
- Collaborative Relationships
- Chef Consultations
- Portion and Cost Control
- Customer Satisfaction
- Food and Labor Cost Management
Accomplishments
- Taste of The NFL 2023, 2022, 2021
- Culinary Kickoff, 2023, 2022, 2019
- Food Network, Guy's Grocery Games, 2022
- Food Network, Alex vs America, 2022
- Netflix, Ada The Scientist, 2022, 2021
- Food Network, Beat Bobby Flay, 2021
- Pastry Arts Magazine Virtual Pastry Summit, 2020
- “Toques in Black, A Cookbook” 2019
- Johnson & Wales University Providence's 182nd Distinguished Visiting Chef, 2018
- Food Network, Best Baker in America Finalist, 2018
- 2018 Atlanta's Top Female Chef , The Atlantan, 2017
- Mentor for MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect 2016-2018
- Co-Author of The Matcha Miracle: Boost Energy, Focus and Health with Green Tea Powder, 2015
- Girls Inc of Alameda Annual Taste Event Live Auction, 2014, 2015
- Food Network, Sweet Genius Season, 2012
- Craig LaBan's Four-Bell Finest, 2011
Affiliations
- Participated in the Pastry Arts Magazine Virtual Pastry Summit, 2020
- Featured in “Toques in Black,” 2019
- Johnson & Wales University Providence's 182nd Distinguished Visiting Chef, 2018
- Food Network Best Baker in America Finalist Season 2, 2018
- 2018 Atlanta's Top Female Chef , The Atlantan, 2017
- Mentor for MSM-Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Connect 2016-2018
- Co-Author of The Matcha Miracle: Boost Energy, Focus and Health with Green Tea Powder, 2015
- Girls Inc of Alameda Annual Taste Event Live Auction, 2014 and 2015
- Food Network Sweet Genius Season 2 Winner, 2012
- Featured in Craig LaBan's Four-Bell Finest, 2011
Timeline
Owner and Pastry Chef Consultant
Queen Of Flavor LLC
01.2020 - Current
Pastry Chef Talent and Recipe Developer
Food Network
08.2019 - 09.2021
Executive Pastry Chef
Four Seasons Hotel And Resorts
11.2016 - 01.2020
Executive Pastry Chef
Bon Appetit Management Company LinkedIn
08.2013 - 11.2016
Varies Pastry Cook Positions
Four Seasons Hotel And Resorts
03.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Applied Science - Science, Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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