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Rachel Rush

Brandon,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly disciplined pastry chef with 4 years of experience, skilled in managing schedules, budget management, product consistency, and team coordination in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Reliable, efficient, and with a strong work ethic. Focused on accomplishing projects and multitasking to meet concurrent deadlines and expectations. Skilled in working in extremely high-pressure environments, and adapting to new situations and challenges. Eager to bring strong organizational skills, reliability, and a commitment to learning to your company.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Chef & Assistant to Executive Chef

Revival Ministries International
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted the chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
  • Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items.
  • Provided general administrative support to the head chef and other kitchen staff members.
  • Was solely responsible for helping the chef maintain records of all daily transactions for financial reconciliation purposes.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Worked with the finance department to resolve any outstanding issues related to reconciling items.
  • Monitored emails, sorted mail, and distributed correspondence accordingly.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift.
  • Stocked food items and supplies as needed.
  • Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrées, desserts, and other food items.
  • Monitored the temperatures of ovens and grills to ensure that proper cooking times were observed.
  • Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
  • Created and informed the kitchen staff of schedules.
  • Conducted recipe research on requested countries and cultures, using reliable sources.
  • Created shopping lists that were accurately multiplied out for the number of guests we are serving.
  • Evaluated the needs of the kitchen and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
  • Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
  • Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
  • Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
  • Trained kitchen workers and culinary students on culinary techniques.
  • Oversaw baking and pastry production for large events, serving up to 300 guests.
  • Developed and executed original dessert menus for high-end restaurant, ensuring variety and seasonal relevance.
  • Ensured proper storage of products to prevent spoilage or contamination.

Waitress

The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria
Apollo Beach, FL
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Providing excellent wait service to ensure satisfaction
  • Taking customer orders and delivering food and beverages
  • Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.

Nanny

Private Family Nanny
Riverview, FL
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Caring for the children per parents wants: educational activities, feeding children, entertaining children (playing with, reading books, educational games).
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.

Uber Driver

Uber
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Picking up passengers, transporting clients between places, and keeping their vehicle in good condition
  • Providing excellent service for the passengers ensuring they have a comfortable drive and that they get to where they need to go safely.

Nanny

Private Family Nanny
Cranberry Township, PA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Caring for the children per parents wants: educational activities, feeding children, entertaining children (playing with, reading books, educational games).
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.

Interior Design Assistant

MXM Design Studio
Sewickley, PA
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Assisted with different residential design jobs such as: shadowing jobsite visits, (space planning, furniture selection, house decoration).
  • Managed the company website.
  • Prepared and updated drawings, such as blueprints and elevations, using AutoCAD and SketchUp for customer presentations.
  • Researched fixtures and furnishings aligned with project requirements and design style.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures, and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet the customer's vision.
  • Produced sketches or computer generated images illustrating ideas for a space's layout.
  • Assisted the interior designer with reviewing drawings from contractors to ensure accuracy before submitting them to clients.
  • Conducted site visits to measure spaces accurately prior to creating design plans.
  • Assisted the Interior designer with coordinated installation of furniture pieces, artworks and other items at client's premises.
  • Assisted with the selection of color palettes according to style preferences of customers.

Teachers Assistant

Be At Home Child Care
Sewickley, PA
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Helping daycare teacher with educational activities, feeding children, entertaining children (playing with, reading books, educational games).
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

River Culinary Institute
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Ministry

River University
Brandon FL
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

La Roche University
Allison Park, PA
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Quaker Valley High School
Sewickley, PA
05.2013

Skills

  • Financial statement preparation
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Administrative Support
  • Schedule Planning & Management
  • Precise Time Management
  • Accuracy & Attention to Detail
  • Budget Management & Tracking
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Leadership
  • Excel
  • Word & Powerpoint
  • Dish Preparation
  • Recipe Development
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Knife Use
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem Resolution
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Customer service
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD
  • Google SketchUp
  • Photoshop
  • iRender
  • Interior design Material Selection
  • Financial planning
  • Model Building
  • Hand Drafting
  • Working Collaboratively

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certification (Valid Through 2025)

Timeline

Pastry Chef & Assistant to Executive Chef

Revival Ministries International
06.2021 - Current

Waitress

The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria
10.2020 - 11.2021

Nanny

Private Family Nanny
02.2020 - 08.2020

Uber Driver

Uber
05.2019 - 01.2020

Nanny

Private Family Nanny
01.2017 - 01.2018

Interior Design Assistant

MXM Design Studio
06.2015 - 12.2017

Teachers Assistant

Be At Home Child Care
05.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Ministry

River University

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

La Roche University

High School Diploma -

Quaker Valley High School

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

River Culinary Institute
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