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McKenna Dominski

Saint Francis,WI

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager of Food Service

Krieg's Lakeside Bakery
Milwaukee, WI
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining [Number]% accuracy.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
  • Enhanced sales by promoting [Type] products and assisting with creative menu selections.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
  • Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
  • Established merchandising, sales and profit objectives to drive business success.
  • Conducted employee evaluations, assessing strengths and reassigning accordingly.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
  • Prepared assortment of chocolate bark, truffles and other hand dipped and molded chocolates.

Cake Decorator

Kriegs Lakeside Bakery
Milwaukee, WI
02.2019 - Current
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
  • Decorated [Type] pastries and cakes quickly and precisely by organizing and prioritizing each task.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Accurately packaged and priced each product according to [Company] pricing procedures.
  • Coordinated services under supervision of lead [Job title].

Night Baker

Krieg's Lakeside AkeryB
Milwaukee, WI
10.2018 - Current
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff of hardworking associates.

Day Baker

Krieg's Lakeside Bakery
Milwaukee, WI
10.2018 - Current
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.

Cream Puff Baker

Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, WI
08.2017 - 08.2017
  • Kept work area tidy and sanitary, promptly addressing spills and other messes.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
  • Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
  • Maintained optimal safety levels by cleaning and sterilizing vats and processing equipment between every batch.
  • Adhered to strict food safety and health practices to prevent such illnesses as E.coli and listeria from contaminating products.
  • Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals.
  • Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.

Hostess

St. Fancis Brewery
Saint Francis, WI
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Education

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

MATC Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas More High School
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Active Listening
  • Good listening skills
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Data Entry

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler - 11/2/22 - 11/2/23

Timeline

General Manager of Food Service

Krieg's Lakeside Bakery
01.2022 - Current

Cake Decorator

Kriegs Lakeside Bakery
02.2019 - Current

Night Baker

Krieg's Lakeside AkeryB
10.2018 - Current

Day Baker

Krieg's Lakeside Bakery
10.2018 - Current

Cream Puff Baker

Wisconsin State Fair Park
08.2017 - 08.2017

Hostess

St. Fancis Brewery
06.2015 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

MATC Milwaukee

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas More High School
McKenna Dominski