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Michelle Beswick

Pastry chef
Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Pastry Supervisor with a proven track record at Convention Center Phoenix, excelling in pastry production management and innovative dessert creation. Skilled in chocolate work and food safety regulations, I effectively trained staff and optimized inventory, significantly reducing waste while enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency.

Creative Bakery Manager looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Over [Number] years of experience in baking cakes and pastries. Extensive knowledge of all handcraft baking techniques and food safety and sanitation standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Supervisor

Convention Center Phoenix
05.2023 - 10.2025
  • Supervised daily production of pastries, ensuring quality and adherence to recipes.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on pastry techniques and best practices.
  • Implemented inventory management procedures to optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to develop innovative dessert offerings based on seasonal trends.

Pastry Chef

Convention Center
06.2007 - 10.2025
  • Assisted in preparing and decorating pastries to meet quality standards.
  • Learned and practiced proper food safety and hygiene protocols.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers and ovens, under supervision.
  • Supported team in maintaining cleanliness of workstations and storage areas.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to streamline production processes during peak hours.
  • Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Chocolate work
  • Food safety regulations
  • Sanitation standards
  • Bread making
  • Pastry decoration
  • Vegan pastry
  • Fondant handling
  • Specialty desserts

Timeline

Pastry Supervisor

Convention Center Phoenix
05.2023 - 10.2025

Pastry Chef

Convention Center
06.2007 - 10.2025

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

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