Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Team Lead
Goddess and the Baker
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current
Maintained a clean and organized workspace throughout the day.
Assisted with the preparation of large orders for special events or holidays.
Performed regular maintenance on ovens, mixers, and proofers as needed.
Provided guidance and support to team members when handling difficult customers.
Developed innovative recipes for new menu items that increased sales by 15%.
Ordered ingredients as needed from approved vendors in order to meet customer demand.
Supervised and trained new employees on proper baking techniques and safety regulations.
Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues quickly and professionally.
Organized and delegated tasks to ensure efficient production of baked goods.
Maintained records of all inventory items in order to track usage and replenish stock as needed.
Monitored the quality of products, ensuring they met established standards.
Created weekly work schedules for bakery staff members according to store needs.
Ensured health code requirements were followed at all times during production process.
Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
Restaurant Hostess
Marichuys Taqueria
Spring Valley, Il, IL
10.2022 - 03.2023
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
• My parents Restaurant so I would be Manager and be waitress, help in kitchen, be cashier, manage the groceries or product
Education
High School Diploma -
Depue Unit School
Depue, IL
05-2021
Skills
I am a self taught baker, I baked from scratch at home and would love baking it’s calming and fun to do I do have a instagram page for it if you would like to look at my work it’s @marijosestreats