LaTonya Little
Glendale,CA
Summary
Focused professional creates memorable and delicious baked goods. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. Hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Baker
DSB Bakery
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Experienced baker; Specialty in baking and decorating cakes, baking cookies, following and new creating recipes.
- Enhanced bakery productivity by streamlining baking processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Developed new recipes while adhering to dietary restrictions, resulting in a more inclusive menu offering for diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with the sales team to promote seasonal products, driving increased revenue during peak periods.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Bakery Production Worker
Pretty Delicious Foods
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Enhanced bakery production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste through careful monitoring of ingredient usage and inventory management.
- Maintained high levels of product quality by adhering to strict company recipes and baking standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, ensuring timely completion of orders.
- Assisted in the development of new bakery products by participating in recipe testing and providing feedback on taste and presentation.
- Trained new employees in proper baking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage, fostering a safe and productive work environment.
- Maximized freshness of baked goods by closely monitoring oven temperatures and adjusting as needed for optimal results.
- Expedited order processing times through meticulous organization of incoming requests and proactive coordination with team members responsible for fulfillment tasks.
Cookie Decorator
Healthy Surprises
02.2013 - 01.2018
- Responsible for baking cookies and creating new recipes using mix ins to develop various cookies using a few base recipes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious custom cookie designs.
- Increased bakery revenue by offering creative and unique cookie decoration ideas to clients.
- Collaborated with the bakery team for timely and efficient completion of large orders during peak seasons.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Innovated new seasonal cookie designs, contributing to an increase in sales during holidays.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate designs for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Schedule Maintenance
- Pastry Preparation
- Allergy Understanding
- Allergy Awareness
- Catering Experience
- Catering Background
- Cake Baking
- Ingredient sourcing
- Menu planning
ServSafe Certified
Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Head Baker
DSB Bakery
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bakery Production Worker
Pretty Delicious Foods
01.2018 - 03.2020
Cookie Decorator
Healthy Surprises
02.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Clemson University