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Lindsey Maguire

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Accomplished Pastry Chef with high-level technical expertise and passion for the industry. Earned recognition for creativity and quality of work. Excellent organizational skills and continued desire for expanding my knowledge have led to heightened levels of expertise. My drive for perfection and passion have culminated into a rich desire to pursue working in environments that will push me to grow and expand my creativity to push myself further towards a level of excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Pastry Chef

Spread
10.2022 - Current
  • Made and maintained sourdough starters and breads daily, 3 specialty types of dough.
  • Developed recipes including laminated doughs, pastries, cakes, pies using completely using naturally leavened sourdough starter exclusively
  • Butchered, cured, and roasted meats for our daily sandwhich menu offerings.
  • Learned the dynamics of preserving, pickling and fermenting
  • Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production
  • Furthered my education in natural wine, sat in on wine tastings with our owner and had a hand in curating our wine offerings
  • Expanded my expertise in decorating cakes and pastries for custom orders
  • Prepared large sourdough bread orders for specialty events we catered
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Soley in charge of day to day operating of the kitchen and any and all tasks that are required, pushing me to strengthen and enhance my multitasking and organization abilities to keep a seamlessly energy in the kitchen daily
  • Maintained a cleanly and organized kitchen that followed state food safety procedures

Wine Sales Associate

Craft Brewed
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Fully immersed myself into the natural wine world, including furthering my knowledge of spirits/liquors from around the world
  • Opened, stocked and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions, including handling online inventory
  • Engaged with customers to uncover their unique taste profiles and individual desires to lead them towards the ideal product/experience
  • Curated wine expertise including education and custom food pairings
  • Furthered my education in wine, including studying for the WSETS
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent personable customer service

Pastry Chef

Henrietta Red
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked under head pastry chef creating current and new menu items that changed seasonally including fresh bread and crackers daily
  • Strengthened knowledge of the key fundamentals and techniques of pastry and flavor balancing while working in an ever changing demanding environment
  • Lead pastry team during service, plating intricate and precise desserts while balancing constant influx of orders
  • Handled daily and next day prep for every aspect of each current pastry menu items
  • Honed in on recipe development and testing that resulted in having specialty items featured on menu
  • Learned the ins and out of working in a professional kitchen and what it means to be part of a larger team with a joint collective goal and a passion for food
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.

Freelance Pastry Chef

Self
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided specialty pastries and baked goods for events, parties, and community volunteer organizations
  • Developed a strong knowledge of the foundations of baking with a special interest for bread/pastry, constantly looking to improve my skills and further my knowledge to provide the most premium product to my clients
  • Worked with a variety of doughs including puff, flaky, and choux
  • Experience working with both french and Italian pastries, bread, cakes, doughs, pastry cremes and fillings
  • Fondant and icing work including hand piped roses and intricate cake design

Education

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
2016

High School Diploma -

West Morris Mendham
Mendham, NJ
06.2014

Skills

  • General Pastry Knowledge
  • Management
  • Large-Scale Events Planning
  • Pastry Preparation
  • Recipe Development
  • Customer Service
  • Frosting and Decoration
  • Kitchen Operations

Timeline

Head Pastry Chef

Spread
10.2022 - Current

Wine Sales Associate

Craft Brewed
10.2022 - 06.2023

Pastry Chef

Henrietta Red
01.2022 - 10.2022

Freelance Pastry Chef

Self
01.2018 - 01.2022

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology

High School Diploma -

West Morris Mendham

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