Lauren A. Zydorowicz
Huntley,IL
Summary
Motivated senior at Illinois State University, working toward my degree in nutrition and dietetics. I recently earned my associate degree in culinary arts and pastry arts from a Mchenry community college. My experience in the culinary world taught me a deep appreciation for how food impacts our health and well being. It was through these studies that I developed a passion for nutrition, realizing that understanding the science behind food could help me positively impact others lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
Sweet Reds
09.2023
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Followed daily instruction, make fresh baked good each and every day.
- Decorated and designed bakery items for the customers to fit the standards and requester.
- Worked together as a team to make everything run smoothly.
Baker
Morkes Chocolates
05.2025 - Current
- Produced consistently high quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Learned about making and molding donuts as well as the nutritional information on them.
Baker/Pastry Chef
Ambrosia Euro American Patisserie
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained department cleanliness, and provided customer service.
- Ensured Quality In Food Preparation and Arrangement.
- Decorate cakes and provide great customer service.
Chef Assistant
Mchenry County Community College
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Counted and took inventory of the food.
- Meal prep food for some of the students.
- Help make the meals for the cafeteria.
- Keep lesson plans organized as well as the food stocked up.
- Know how many calories where going into eat meal.
Retail
Morkes Chocolates
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Education
Bachelor - Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Illinois State University
05-2026
Associate degree - culinary, and pastry arts
Mchenry County Community College
05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntley High School
Huntley, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- Cook
- Baker
- Scientific knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Member Assistance
- Food safety certified
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
I recently completed a hands on internship at Northwestern Medicine, collaborating with dietitians across multiple hospital departments to assess patient nutritional needs, observe diverse clinical practices, and support tailored nutrition care plans. Strengthening my skills inpatient communication, interdisciplinary teamworks, and evidence based nutrition.
Certification
- Food handlers license
- Honor roll
Timeline
Baker
Morkes Chocolates
05.2025 - Current
Baker/Pastry Chef
Ambrosia Euro American Patisserie
12.2023 - 05.2024
Baker
Sweet Reds
09.2023
Chef Assistant
Mchenry County Community College
09.2023 - 05.2024
Retail
Morkes Chocolates
09.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntley High School
Bachelor - Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Illinois State University
Associate degree - culinary, and pastry arts
Mchenry County Community College
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