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Mj Cruz

Chicago,IL

Summary

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

Timeline

Bakery Team Lead

Goddess and the Baker
04.2023 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Marichuys Taqueria
10.2022 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Depue Unit School
Mj Cruz