Lindsay White
East Bethany,USA
Summary
Proven culinary leader with 14 years of dedicated service, seeking the Assistant Manager role to strengthen team leadership, elevate guest experience, and support continued growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Sous Chef
Artesano Bakery at Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
07.2014 - Current
- Monitored sales trends using Agilisys, enabling accurate posting and delegation of production for a 3-week rotating menu while minimizing waste.
- Places orders with 3 vendors weekly, some for multiple units, including initiating an account with Dawn Foods vendor- 10 years ago.
- Provides guidance & coaching to newer staff members, including student staff to maintain excellence in quality standards.
- Coordinates student staff schedules for optimal coverage and productivity while maintaining efficient labor.
- Coordinated quarterly grease trap cleanings with FMS for Artesano, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
- Supported transition from CBORD to CS with Artesano, and provided support to Loaded Latke colleagues.
Pastry Assistant
Artesano Bakery at Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Oversaw baking of 24 dozen pastries daily, ensuring adherence to menu specifications.
- Assisted in menu development for special events, contributing to creative offerings.
- Managed par stock by placing daily orders, taking inventory, and coordinating production needs with PPC.
- Maintained standards and delegated tasks to a minimum of two students, or up to seven per shift in FOH supervisor's absence.
Pastry Cook
Rochester Riverside Convention Center Bakeshop
Rochester, NY
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Supported Executive Pastry Chef in executing daily BEOs for events ranging from 50 to 5,000 guests.
- Prepared a variety of items, including banquet cakes, cookies, wedding cakes, cupcakes, mini pastries, and custom dessert displays to meet event specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the baking station and storage areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI03.2009
Associate in Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI08.2007
Skills
- Inventory management and vendor coordination
- Menu development and food safety compliance
- Cost control and resource management
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Attention to detail and quality evaluation
- Problem-solving aptitude and adaptability
- Equipment maintenance and quality management
Certification
Serve Safe Food Protection Manager 8/4/ 2022
Timeline
Pastry Sous Chef
Artesano Bakery at Rochester Institute of Technology
07.2014 - Current
Pastry Assistant
Artesano Bakery at Rochester Institute of Technology
08.2012 - 07.2014
Pastry Cook
Rochester Riverside Convention Center Bakeshop
06.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Associate in Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University