Renee Andrea M. Ronquillo
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Seasoned baker with 10+ years of experience in the food industry. Focus is mainly for baking and pastry, but has some experience in culinary food prep. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting diverse and evolving kitchen demands. Skilled in precise baking, creative design, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Willing to learn new techniques and skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef Assistant
Country Club of Little Rock
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Prepared rolls, cornbread, and banana muffins daily for restaurants
- Prepped and replenished desserts for restaurant daily
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus for restaurants and banquets
- Aided coffee shop by making smoothies and coffee for members when barista steps away
- Produced all food sold at coffee shop including yogurt parfaits, cookies, muffins, croissants, and sandwiches
- Created and plated special banquet desserts for events
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies
- Mentored junior staff members in pastry techniques, fostering a supportive work environment and increasing their skillsets
Pastry Cook
Community Bakery
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Made cheesecakes, tarts, daily for pastry display
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products
- Replenished and rotated bakery items in display case
- Helped develop flavors for special cake of the month
- Coordinated with catering department orders requiring customized baked goods or desserts
Line Cook/Pastry Cook
Chenal Country Club
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Prepped and organized all ingredients needed for cold station including cutting and roasting vegetables, cutting fruit, baking off bacon and croutons, and slicing ham and turkey
- Prepared house made salad dressings and condiments which are used for the restaurant, banquets, The Tavern (golf course snack bar), and the pool snack bar
- Worked dinner service line, plating salads, sandwiches, and appetizers in a timely manner
- Aided in the planning, preparation and plating of desserts for monthly wine dinners
Overnight Bread Baker
Capital Hotel
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Mixed, shaped, and baked all breads for the Capital Hotel's restaurants 111 and Capital Bar and Grill(CBG) and banquets including, burger buns, baguettes, rolls, rye, and various loaves
- Mixed various doughs that the Pastry department used including pie dough, quiche dough, pate sable, and cookie doughs
- Regularly prepared breakfast items such as scones, muffins, and biscuits for 111 breakfast service, suite service, and banquets
Production Member
Kilwins
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Tempered milk, dark, and white chocolate to create daily chocolate covered products
- Assisted customers with their orders while providing prompt, courteous service
- Prepared drinks to order for customers including milkshakes, lemonade, and coffees
Baker
Mylo Coffee Co.
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Mixed, shaped, and baked various doughs including croissants, kouign amann, and puff pastry
- Regularly prepared breakfast items (such as muffins, Scotch eggs, and bread puddings) and lunch items (such as soups, sandwiches, and salads)
- Baked dessert items such as cakes, cookies, and brownies
Baking and Pastry Extern
Biltmore Estate
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Mixed, shaped, and baked breads such as pretzel rolls, burger buns, and brown bread each day for lunch and dinner service at Cedric's Tavern
- Produced snacks for the bar
- Prepared components for plated desserts at Stable Cafe and Bistro (such as sauces, ice creams, and garnishes)
- Plated desserts to order at Stable Cafe
Food Prep
Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Mise en placed ingredients for chefs' dishes
- Determined and baked desserts for lunch buffet including bread pudding, ice cream sandwiches, and cookies
- Prepared the salad bar during lunch service
- Plated desserts during dinner service
Education
Associate in Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson and Wales University
Providence, RI05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2012
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Works well under stressful situations
- Works well independently
- Works well in a team
- Experience working small and large events
- Baking/Pastry Preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Pastry Chef Assistant
Country Club of Little Rock
10.2022 - 10.2024
Pastry Cook
Community Bakery
03.2022 - 10.2022
Line Cook/Pastry Cook
Chenal Country Club
06.2017 - 02.2022
Overnight Bread Baker
Capital Hotel
04.2015 - 06.2017
Production Member
Kilwins
04.2015 - 11.2015
Baker
Mylo Coffee Co.
01.2014 - 11.2014
Baking and Pastry Extern
Biltmore Estate
09.2013 - 12.2013
Food Prep
Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
06.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Arkansas
Associate in Science - Baking and Pastry Arts
Johnson and Wales University
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