Laura Dale
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Pastry professional with solid foundation in creating and decorating wide array of baked goods. Proven ability to support head chefs in high-paced kitchen environments, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of pastries. Valued for teamwork and adaptability, consistently contributing to successful culinary outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook Assistant
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing knowledge of pastry techniques and best practices for workplace success.
- Increased kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following proper food safety guidelines.
- Improved overall service speed by effectively multitasking during high-pressure situations, ensuring timely delivery of desserts to guests.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to recipe modifications or unexpected changes in production schedules.
- Maintained consistent product quality through strict adherence to recipe specifications and baking techniques.
- Assisted head pastry chef in developing new recipes for seasonal menu changes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Supported the creation of unique dessert offerings by researching current trends and experimenting with new ingredients.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by carefully managing ingredient inventory and reducing waste.
Volunteer Pastry Chef
The Village Bakery & Cafe
02.2022 - Current
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Received numerous accolades from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of pastries, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in pastry techniques, fostering a supportive work environment and increasing their skillsets.
- Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on the latest food safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Conducted inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels, contributing to cost efficiency.
- Fostered culture of creativity and excellence in pastry department, leading to high team morale and productivity.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety standards, ensuring clean and safe working environment.
- Created signature desserts that increased repeat customer visits, making them favorites among clientele.
- Utilized social media to showcase new and seasonal desserts, driving increased foot traffic to establishment.
- Implemented seasonal menu rotation, attracting customers with variety of fresh and timely offerings.
Seasonal Pastry Chef
Kya's Promise Confections
01.2017 - Current
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Received numerous accolades from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of pastries, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing preparation time for popular items.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDSkills
- Sanitation practices
- Pastry preparation
- Cake decorating
- Allergen awareness
- Menu planning
- Chocolate tempering
- Glazing techniques
- Specialty diets
- Baking techniques
- Training staff
- Restaurant experience
- Ingredient sourcing
- Recipe development
- Inventory rotation
- Catering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication
- Dough preparation and baking
- Opening and closing duties
Timeline
Pastry Cook Assistant
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer Pastry Chef
The Village Bakery & Cafe
02.2022 - Current
Seasonal Pastry Chef
Kya's Promise Confections
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
North Idaho College
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