Meah Wood
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Crumbl Cookies Franchises
Stony Brook, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Produced high-quality baked goods, including breads, pastries, and cakes, consistently meeting customer expectations
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Trained new bakery staff members on proper techniques for mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking various doughs
- Assisted in the preparation of specialty items for holidays or special events
- Ensured consistent product quality by conducting regular taste tests and visual inspections of finished products
- Implemented portion control measures to optimize ingredient usage without compromising taste or texture
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction
- Developed strong relationships with customers through friendly interactions resulting in repeat business
Barista
Starbucks
Centereach, NY
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their needs promptly
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area at all times for a pleasant customer experience
- Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to specialty coffees and shared this information with customers when appropriate
- Responded effectively to customer complaints or concerns by listening attentively and resolving issues promptly
- Handled cash transactions accurately while following company policies regarding cash handling procedures
- Expertly prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccino, latte, and cold brew
Education
Baking and Pastry Arts (Associate of Applied Science) -
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY09.2026
Food and Business Management (Bachelor's degree) -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY05.2025
Culinary Arts (Technical school) -
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Bohemia, NY06.2024
Skills
- FIFO
- Customer service
- Cleaning kitchen areas
- Food industry
- Time management
- POS
- Restaurant experience
- Problem solving
- Culinary experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Food safety
Certification
• ServSafe, Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Baker
Crumbl Cookies Franchises
12.2025 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 09.2024
Baking and Pastry Arts (Associate of Applied Science) -
Suffolk County Community College
Food and Business Management (Bachelor's degree) -
Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Arts (Technical school) -
Eastern Suffolk BOCES