Niesha McPherson
Chef
Fremont,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chef with over 20 years of comprehensive experience working in the food service industry. Capable of managing dining services of up to 200 people. Adept at strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting health code standards. Specialties in American and Soul Food cuisine and pastries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Pastry Chef/Baker
The Baking Fashinista
Fremont, CA
02.2013 - Current
- Following recipes to create and prepare different pastries, cookies, other baked goods, candy, etc
- Developed and assisted in determining how food should be presented
- Also created menus and decorative food displays
- Managed all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen
- Check quality of materials and conditions of equipment and devices used for cooking
- Ordered new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Supervising and training staff members, when needed.
Head Chef/Sous Chef
Solid Rock COGIC
Newark, CA
03.2005 - Current
- Initiate menu planning, recipe development and service-to-service management for special events
- Cooked exciting and delicious meals, pastries and baked goods
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Run the kitchen operations in the absence of Lead Chef.
Private Caregiver
Esther Lowry
Oakland, CA
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Planned and cooked all meals, daily
- Assisted with daily cleaning
- Supported patient with basic hygiene needs
- Monitored patient taking daily medications
- Transported patient to doctors appointments as needed
- Ensured all daily needs were met.
Education
Associate - Science
Some college
AS - Baking and Pastry
Certificate in Culinary Arts - undefined
Laney College
Skills
Certifications and Licensesundefined
Certification
Cake Decorating (8 years)
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Esther Lowry
11.2018 - 04.2021
Pastry Chef/Baker
The Baking Fashinista
02.2013 - Current
Head Chef/Sous Chef
Solid Rock COGIC
03.2005 - Current
Associate - Science
Some college
AS - Baking and Pastry
Certificate in Culinary Arts - undefined
Laney College
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