Risa Bollinger
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic food creator with nearly five years of diverse experience in the food service industry, excelling in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles. Known for quickly absorbing new information and thriving during peak hours while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Strong teamwork skills complement a deep understanding of customer experience in food preparation, alongside expertise in essential kitchen techniques such as knife handling, sautéing, baking, and sauce making. A solid foundation in food science principles, including food chemistry and microbiology, drives a commitment to enhancing food safety and quality through innovative research and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Mot Hai Ba
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared all dessert menu items and Bao Buns from scratch
- Managed daily pastry production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and presentation guidelines.
- Trained incoming staff on pastry techniques and best practices in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Banquet Cook
Marriott Hotel
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained food safety standards and cleanliness in line with health regulations.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency in busy kitchen environment.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development to enhance guest experience.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure accurate stock management
- Prepared and cooked diverse banquet menu items for large-scale events.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure timely meal delivery during high-volume service.
Banquet Chef
Catering Kitchen- Central Market
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared Central Market catering menu items, ensuring timely delivery for events
- Maintained clean and organized walk-in with labeled inventory for efficient access
- Maintain a clean work station
- Weighed and packaged ready-to-eat kitchen products for customer convenience
- Maintained cleanliness of deli meat slicer to promote hygiene in food preparation
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dallas College
Dallas, TX12-2024
High School Diploma -
Keller High School
Keller, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2027
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Pastry skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Menu planning
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Sensory evaluation
- Pastry presentation
- Dough formulation
- Flavor pairing
- Baking techniques
- Baking fundamentals
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Mot Hai Ba
12.2024 - 05.2025
Banquet Cook
Marriott Hotel
02.2023 - 02.2025
Banquet Chef
Catering Kitchen- Central Market
10.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dallas College
High School Diploma -
Keller High School
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science
Texas Woman's University