Marceline Van Den Nieuwenhof
Orange Beach
Summary
Versatile Pastry Chef with a proven track record at Buzzcatz, showcasing expertise in pastries alongside exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills. Achieved consistent quality in allergy-friendly variations, enhancing customer satisfaction. Trained staff, ensuring high productivity and adherence to safety standards. Resourceful Line Cook known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in time management, food safety protocols, and menu development. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong team collaboration, communication skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Gt's on the Bay
Orange Beach
03.2025 - Current
- Operated kitchen equipment safely following health and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Organized inventory and stored food items according to safety guidelines.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Pastry Chef
Buzzcatz
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Determined baking times for various items.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Student Worker
City of Orange Beach, Alabama
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Cleaned and maintained wildlife kennels, cages, and yards
- Managed and participated recreational activities for the wildlife
- Fed and took care of the wildlife
Busser
Anchor Bar and Grill
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
- Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foley Highschool
Foley, AL05.2024
Skills
- Pastries expertise
- Recipe creation
- Frosting and decoration
- Pastry preparation
- Restaurant background
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Inventory organization
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Customer interaction
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Languages
5
Timeline
Line Cook
Gt's on the Bay
03.2025 - Current
Pastry Chef
Buzzcatz
03.2023 - 02.2025
Student Worker
City of Orange Beach, Alabama
05.2022 - 07.2022
Busser
Anchor Bar and Grill
02.2020 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Foley Highschool
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