Mikayla Schorr
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Versatile pastry chef with extensive experience in recipe development and team collaboration. Strong background in managing production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and implementing efficient kitchen layouts. Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to local sourcing.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Sargent
Atlanta, GA
06.2026 - Current
- Created French-influenced menu, devising recipes and procedures from initial concept to execution.
- Led hiring process, selecting skilled personnel to enhance kitchen operations.
- Developed comprehensive deliverables including order guides, recipe books, production lists, and schedules.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize daily operations and improve service flow.
- Optimized kitchen layout by organizing equipment and workspace for optimal use.
- Launched artisan bread program featuring long-fermented and enriched breads.
- Collaborated with management to design service systems that supported new concept menus.
Pastry Sous Chef
Lazy Betty
Atlanta, GA
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to produce refined breads, confections and plated desserts while supporting the daily needs of a high‑performance pastry department
- Produce and oversee production of breads, ice creams, confections and plated dessert elements
- Developed weekly petit four and amenity menu featuring confections, petit baked desserts, and chocolate work to enhance guest experience.
- Manage pastry cook performance through clear feedback, training, and development.
- Tracked and organized product and production schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality pastry items.
- Ensure proper quality and consistency of all products
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Created and enforced standard operating procedures to streamline operations and improve organizational methods.
- Train junior staff on techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Lead dinner service line as expediter
Chef de Partie
Atlas and The Garden Room
Atlanta, GA
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Created innovative plated desserts for pre-fixe and à la carte menus tailored to guest preferences.
- Collaborated with service staff to elevate tableside presentations, enhancing overall dining experience and managing extensive cheese program.
- Streamlined production processes through organized lists, ensuring department standards were consistently met among cooks.
- Streamlined production processes by organizing lists to maintain department standards among cooks.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies, ensuring seamless operations and availability of necessary ingredients.
Intern Manager
Rational Cooking Systems Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Supervised 15 interns, coordinated schedules and breaks to optimize workflow during three-day trade show.
- Managed intern team concerns, ensuring seamless operations and addressing issues throughout event.
- Created onboarding materials to enhance intern training process and improve new starter integration.
- Collaborated with corporate executives and chefs to deliver high-quality culinary experiences.
- Facilitated live cooking demonstrations and engaging cooking experiences for attendees.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Assistant Pastry Chef (PM Lead)
The Chastain
Atlanta, GA
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Led and mentored pastry team, improving efficiency and consistency while fostering cross-department collaboration.
- Executed inventive pastry menus with executive pastry chef, overseeing all production stages to deliver unique dining experiences.
- Developed creative concepts for menu, special events, and tasting menu components, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
- Maintained comprehensive bread program including sourdough, baguettes, burger buns, focaccia, and seasonal varieties.
- Supported high-profile dinners and off-site events, demonstrating professionalism and precision.
- Participated in refining dessert services and creations for seasonal menus and specialty events.
- Managed inventory while upholding strict food safety standards to ensure seamless workflow.
- Assisted team during busy service periods with large-scale dessert orders.
Volunteer Logistics Coordination
The Kyle Pease Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Coordinated race teams for event days, improving operational readiness and participant experience.
- Distributed equipment to align with participant needs, ensuring smooth event execution.
- Adapted services for specific needs within hyper-individualized disability community.
- Guided new participants on organizational goals and procedures, facilitating their integration into the program.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Workforce and Leadership Management
The College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA01-2026
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA01-2022
Baking and Pastry Specialist Certificate -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA01-2022
Highschool Graduate -
Lassiter High School
Marietta, GASkills
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Pastry Chef
Accolades
- Les Dames De Escoffier Culinary Futures Scholarship Recipient, 2022
- SkillsUSA Postsecondary State Commercial Baking and Pastry, 2nd overall, Silver Medalist, 2023
- SkillsUSA Postsecondary State Commercial Baking and Pastry, 1st place, Gold Medalist, 2024
- SkillsUSA Postsecondary National Commercial Baking and Pastry, 3rd overall, Bronze Medalist 2024
Certification
- SERV Safe Managerial Certification
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Sargent
06.2026 - Current
Pastry Sous Chef
Lazy Betty
09.2025 - 05.2026
Chef de Partie
Atlas and The Garden Room
03.2025 - 09.2025
Intern Manager
Rational Cooking Systems Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2025
Assistant Pastry Chef (PM Lead)
The Chastain
08.2022 - 01.2025
Volunteer Logistics Coordination
The Kyle Pease Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelors of Science - Business Workforce and Leadership Management
The College of Coastal Georgia
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Gwinnett Technical College
Baking and Pastry Specialist Certificate -
Gwinnett Technical College
Highschool Graduate -
Lassiter High School