Rachel Stevens
Kenmore,WA
Summary
Skilled culinary professional with over three years of experience, advancing from Prep Cook to Line Cook and leading the Pastry Department. Expertise in creating innovative dishes and managing kitchen operations. Focused on delivering high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences while fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Stagiere
Tarts de Feybesse
Oakland, California
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Prepared a variety of baked goods to meet customer demand and ensure product consistency.
- Operated commercial ovens, mixers, and sheeters to produce consistently high-quality pastries and bread, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Decorated cakes and pastries to enhance visual appeal and align with customer specifications.
- Learned under two James beard semifinalists
Pastry Chef/ Lead Line Cook
Cedar + Elm
Kenmore, USA
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Works well under stressful situations
- Created dishes for VIP tables
- Crafted seasonal dessert menu items through R&D
- Prepared and plated dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory of ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
Pop-up Bakery and Tasting Menu
Daylily
Spring Grove, Minnesota
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Host
Topgolf
Kirkland, USA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted guests and handled reservations
- Took phone calls and handled togo orders
- Made sure guests had a comfortable dining experience
Cashier
Michaels Craft Store
Kirkland, USA
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped customers find products and offered additional product advice
- Trained new team members
Farm Hand
Tin Willows Sheep Farm
Ione, USA
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Helped build analog beaver dams to repopulate the creek on-site with beavers
- Helped in feeding the animals and assisting to clean pens
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary
Seattle Central College
Capitol Hill03.2024
High School Diploma -
Inglemoor High School
Kenmore06.2022
Skills
- Pastry production
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Customer engagement
- Fast Learner
Projects
Localita il Piano- Piedipaterno, Italy, Worked through the WOOFing program at a farm in central Italy for 10 days. Helped in taking care of farm animals and taking care of their garden as well as planting next seasons produce.
Timeline
Pastry Stagiere
Tarts de Feybesse
01.2026 - 02.2026
Pop-up Bakery and Tasting Menu
Daylily
08.2024 - 08.2024
Pastry Chef/ Lead Line Cook
Cedar + Elm
01.2022 - 12.2025
Host
Topgolf
01.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Michaels Craft Store
11.2020 - 12.2021
Farm Hand
Tin Willows Sheep Farm
08.2020 - 08.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary
Seattle Central College
High School Diploma -
Inglemoor High School