Rosemarie Lukas
Middle Village
Summary
Executive Pastry Chef with proven skills in team management and high-volume production. Expertise in recipe development and adherence to kitchen health and safety standards, driving efficiency and quality in all baked goods.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef/ Commissary Kitchen Manager
Seven Grams Caffee
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Managed staff of Six people to execute daily production of 1500+ cookies, scones, brownies, and quick breads.
- Production of 800+ gluten free & vegan items weekly.
- Handled 200-400 weekly nationwide online orders, including baking, packing, and shipping.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts to assess stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Purchased all food supplies needed for bakery production.
- Assigned work schedules for supervised employees.
Executive Pastry Chef
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
New York, NY
05.2006 - Current
- Executed pastry menu items to ensure high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Created special desserts, in-house breads, and birthday cakes to enhance menu offerings.
- Compiled daily production list to streamline kitchen workflow.
Executive Pastry Chef
Liquors and Bodegas Restaurants
New York, NY
09.2005 - 04.2006
- Production of standardized recipes.
- Produced cookies, brownies, quick breads, dessert specials, and birthday cakes daily to meet customer demands.
Executive Pastry Chef
Le Tableau and Lavagna Restaurants
New York, NY
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Designed and baked unique birthday and wedding cakes tailored to customer requests.
- Coordinated catering events featuring diverse baked goods tailored to client preferences.
- Produced all dessert menu items daily for both establishments.
Executive Pastry Chef
Munch Gourmet Kitchen
New York, NY
03.2001 - 08.2001
- Produced 100+ cookies, brownies, and quick breads daily for in-store sale.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Judson Grill
New York, NY
08.2000 - 04.2001
- Production of standardized recipes.
- Food service production and dessert plating during dinner service.
Assistant Pastry Chef
The Manhattan Ocean Club
New York, NY
05.1999 - 09.2000
- Production of standardized recipes.
- Executed dessert plating and production for lunch and dinner service, enhancing visual presentation and guest experience.
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
The New York Resturant School
New York, NY01-1999
Skills
- Pastry Production
- Recipe Development
- Production Management
- Health safety standards
- Team Management
- Staff Training
- Multitasking
Certification
- NYC Food Handlers License.
- Food Safety Certification.
- ServSafe.
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef/ Commissary Kitchen Manager
Seven Grams Caffee
08.2021 - Current
Executive Pastry Chef
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
05.2006 - Current
Executive Pastry Chef
Liquors and Bodegas Restaurants
09.2005 - 04.2006
Executive Pastry Chef
Le Tableau and Lavagna Restaurants
08.2001 - 07.2005
Executive Pastry Chef
Munch Gourmet Kitchen
03.2001 - 08.2001
Assistant Pastry Chef
Judson Grill
08.2000 - 04.2001
Assistant Pastry Chef
The Manhattan Ocean Club
05.1999 - 09.2000
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
The New York Resturant School