RACHEL BENJAMIN
Columbus,TX
Summary
Well-organized Bakery Manager committed to building hardworking team, upholding high standards of quality and increasing sales. Proven track record of efficient operations and continuous improvement. Understands importance of employee retention and food safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef
Big Easy Ranch
Columbus, TX
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed and launched mail order dessert program
- Developed and implemented innovative recipes for a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and other desserts.
- Assessed inventory levels and reordered pantry items to keep adequate stock on hand.
- Designed custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries.
- Supervised and trained staff
Executive Pastry Chef and Bakery Manager
Milo All Day
Waco, TX
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Member of management team launching restaurant
- Supervised team of pastry chefs in production of high-quality desserts for restaurant and catering events.
- Developed and launched commercial pastry and breakfast catering programs.
- Worked closely with restaurant managers to develop dessert menu options that meet customer expectations while staying within budget constraints.
Pastry Chef
The Tasting Room
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients, multiple locations, annual sales $10 million
General Manager/Cake Designer
4 Cakes Bakery
Manhattan, KS
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Designed, developed and launched custom cake shop adjacent to our family wine bar
- Met with prospective brides and clients to design custom wedding and specialty cakes
- Annual bakery sales $200,000
- Produced, decorated and delivered wedding cakes serving up to 500 guests
- Created 80+ wedding cakes and 750+ custom cakes per year
- Managed 3-4 person staff, responsible for all daily operations, ordering, scheduling, payroll, accounting.
Education
Graduate work in Food Science and Cereal Grain Chemistry -
Kansas State University, Graduate School
12.2001
BS in Chemistry -
Kansas State University, College of Arts and Sciences
01.1994
Skills
- Team Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Recipe Development
- Custom Cake Design
- Training Abilities
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef and Bakery Manager
Milo All Day
04.2018 - 12.2018
Executive Pastry Chef
Big Easy Ranch
01.2018 - 09.2023
Pastry Chef
The Tasting Room
01.2017 - 04.2018
General Manager/Cake Designer
4 Cakes Bakery
01.2010 - 01.2017
Graduate work in Food Science and Cereal Grain Chemistry -
Kansas State University, Graduate School
BS in Chemistry -
Kansas State University, College of Arts and Sciences
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