Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher
Patsy Chank

Patsy Chank

Denton,TX

Summary

At Pinch of Salt Pastries, I excelled in producing high-quality baked goods, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and innovative baking techniques. My adeptness in kitchen safety and sanitation, alongside my collaborative spirit, significantly contributed to our team's success. Leveraging skills in cake decorating and effective communication, I played a key role in streamlining processes and expanding our customer base.

Work History

Baker

Pinch of Salt Pastries
03.2024 - Current
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
  • Increased production efficiency through effective time management and multitasking during busy periods.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
  • Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house team to ensure timely display of fresh baked goods, enhancing customer experience.
  • Adapted baking techniques for special dietary needs, expanding customer base to include those with dietary restrictions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with friendly and efficient service.
  • Streamlined baking processes, reducing preparation time without compromising quality of baked goods.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Pastries

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
05.2024

High School Diploma - Basic

Dallas Can Academy
Dallas, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Customer Service
  • Active listener
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Quality Control
  • Dough handling
  • Bread Making
  • Product presentation
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Pastry preparation
  • Holiday baking
  • Cake Decorating
  • Traditional baked goods
  • Portion Control
  • Minimize ingredient waste
  • Stock Rotation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Specialty breads
  • Batter and Filling Preparation
  • Scaling recipes
  • Chocolate tempering
  • Temperature Control
  • Icings and fondant
  • Fondant application
  • Vegan baking
  • World cuisine knowledge
  • French baking techniques
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Team Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Oven Operation
  • Clear Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Active Learning
  • Time Management
  • Order Taking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Task Prioritization
  • Excellent Communication
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Product Wrapping and Packaging
  • Active Listening
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Commercial Food Production
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Cooking Machinery Operation
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Cake Decorating Equipment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Recipe Adaptation
  • Damage Identification
  • Icing Preparation
  • Quality Evaluation
  • Written Communication
  • Commercial production
  • Pastry Filling Equipment
  • Whole-grain baking

Timeline

Baker

Pinch of Salt Pastries
03.2024 - Current

Graduate Certificate - Pastries

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

High School Diploma - Basic

Dallas Can Academy
Patsy Chank