Megan Tally
Bedford,TX
Summary
Dynamic and passionate baker with extensive experience at Hilton Anatole, excelling in cake baking and decorating. Proven ability to manage inventory and production while ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Skilled in chocolate work and plate design, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional desserts and creating memorable culinary experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BAKER 1
Hilton Anatole
12.2023 - Current
- OPENING THE COUNTER OFFER COFFEE SHOP, STOCKING THE PASTRIES AND VARIOUS ITEMS FOR THE DAY; RESTOCKING THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
- PREPARING THE DAILY ORDER FOR THE MEDIA BAR AND GRILL AS WELL AS THE TOP GOLF SUITE.
- OVERSEE AND MAKE THE PRODUCTION FOR THE THREE OUTLETS.
- KEEP TRACK OF DAILY INVENTORY FOR THREE OUTLETS TO MANAGE PRODUCTION.
- PREPARE AND PLATE UP DESSERTS FOR THE BANQUETS
- MAKE SPECIALITY CAKES FOR THE BANQUETS OR SPECIAL GUESTS
- MAKE SMALL CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECES FOR ROOM AMENITIES
HEAD BAKER
Blazed Bakery
01.2022 - 09.2023
- OPENING THE BAKERY AND GOING OVER INVENTORY FOR THE DAY
- PREPARE PRODUCTION LISTS AND ALL ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE DAY; CUSTOMIZED CAKES, CUPCAKE AND COOKIES, PIES AND TARTS, AS WELL AS SOME BREAD ITEMS
- ENSURES KITCHEN CLEANLINESS AND MAINTAINS CLEANING SCHEDULE
- OVERSEES INVENTORY OF BAKING ITEMS NEEDED
BAKER
Baker Boys
Highland Park, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- PREPARE CUSTOMIZED CAKES, CUPCAKES AND COOKIES, MOUSSE TARTS, AND ICE CREAMS
- MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRIVATE TASTINGS, AND CUSTOMIZED DESIGNS FOR CLIENTS.
- ENSURES KITCHEN CLEANLINESS AND MAINTAINS CLEANING SCHEDULE
PASTRY COOK
Deerpath Inn
Lake Forest, IL
04.2018 - 10.2020
- PREPARE ALL PASTRIES, CAKES, AND ITEMS FOR THE TEA; AS WELL AS LARGE PRODUCTION FOR BANQUETS AND THE THREE RESTAURANTS, ROOM SERVICE, AND SUNDAY BRUNCH.
- ASSIST THE CHEF WHEN COMING UP WITH A NEW DESSERT ITEM, AS WELL AS PLATING TECHNIQUE.
- KEEP THE PASTRY KITCHEN UP TO SANITARY STANDARDS BY CLEANING BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE SHIFT HAS ENDED.
INTERNSHIP
French Pastry School
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 12.2017
- ASSISTED THE CHEFS DURING DEMOS; GETTING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND ORGANIZED, HELPING CHEF WHEN NEEDED, CLEANED DISHES AND STATION WHEN DEMO WAS FINISHED.
- HELPED WITH ALL THE PRODUCTION FOR EVENTS; FROM OFFSITE DEMOS THE CHEFS WOULD BE INVOLVED IN, TO PLATED DESSERTS AND BUFFETS FOR SOCIETY EVENTS.
- RESPONSIBLE FOR INVENTORY AS WELL AS ACCEPTING DELIVERIES.
HEAD COOK
Alonti Catering
Dallas, TX
10.2013 - 06.2015
- PREPARED OF ALL SAUCES AND HOT FOOD RANGING FROM CHICKEN DISHES TO PASTAS
- RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE OTHER KITCHEN STATIONS COMPLETE THE ORDERS CORRECTLY, TIMELY, AND UP TO STANDARDS
- RESPONSIBLE TO DELIVER AND SET CATERING UP AT CLIENT LOCATION
LINE COOK
American Airlines Center, Levy Restaurants
Dallas, TX
10.2013 - 03.2014
- DUTIES INCLUDE PREPPING AND COOKING ALL VARIOUS CHEF'S TABLES IN THE RESTAURANT
- EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS STYLES OF FOOD AND DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES
- RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF FOOD NEEDED AT CHEF'S TABLE AND ENSURE IT WAS WELL STOCKED AND PRESENTED IN A PROPER MANNER
LINE COOK
American Airlines Center, Levy Restaurants
Dallas, TX
10.2012 - 02.2013
- DUTIES INCLUDE PREPPING AND COOKING ALL VARIOUS CHEF'S TABLES IN THE RESTAURANT
- EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS STYLES OF FOOD AND DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES
- RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF FOOD NEEDED AT CHEF'S TABLE AND ENSURE IT WAS WELL STOCKED AND PRESENTED IN A PROPER MANNER
Education
L'ART DE LA PÂTISSERIE -
THE FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL
Chicago, IL06.2017
CERTIFICATE OF CULINARY ARTS -
LE CORDON BLEU OF CULINARY ARTS
02.2013
HISTORY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
01.2011
Skills
- Safe and proper use of kitchen tools and equipment
- Basic knife skills and knowledge of classical cuts
- Production of traditional stocks, soups, mother sauces, and derivative sauces
- Plate design and technique
- Baking and pastry techniques and preparations
- Chocolate work: showpieces, bonbons, bars
- Basic bread making
- Cake baking and decorating skills
Certification
- NRA ServSafe Certification, Food Protection Manager
- Food Handlers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BAKER 1
Hilton Anatole
12.2023 - Current
HEAD BAKER
Blazed Bakery
01.2022 - 09.2023
BAKER
Baker Boys
01.2021 - 01.2022
PASTRY COOK
Deerpath Inn
04.2018 - 10.2020
INTERNSHIP
French Pastry School
06.2017 - 12.2017
HEAD COOK
Alonti Catering
10.2013 - 06.2015
LINE COOK
American Airlines Center, Levy Restaurants
10.2013 - 03.2014
LINE COOK
American Airlines Center, Levy Restaurants
10.2012 - 02.2013
L'ART DE LA PÂTISSERIE -
THE FRENCH PASTRY SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE OF CULINARY ARTS -
LE CORDON BLEU OF CULINARY ARTS
HISTORY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
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