Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Sara Husein

Hyde Park

Summary

Dynamic Pastry Chef with extensive experience at Queen City Pastry, excelling in menu development and food safety training. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through artistic presentation and innovative recipes. Strong team collaborator with exceptional time management skills, consistently delivering high-quality baked goods while maintaining operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Chef

Queen City Pastry
Mooresville
01.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated training sessions for new staff members on proper operational techniques.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Maintained strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, passing all inspections.
  • Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
  • Collaborated with other chefs in developing new recipes for pastries and desserts.
  • Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
  • Conducted recipe testing and modification to improve taste and texture of baked goods.
  • Utilized artistic skills to decorate cakes and pastries, enhancing presentation and customer satisfaction.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.

Pastry Extern

The Four Seasons Hotel
Philadelphia
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Cleaned pastry equipment after use according to sanitary standards.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens and refrigerators to ensure optimal storage conditions.
  • Maintained a clean work area throughout production process.
  • Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
  • Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Plated desserts with artistic skills and in a timely fashion.

Education

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
04-2025

Skills

  • Baking techniques
  • Menu development
  • Food safety training
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • 2023 Greatest Baker 1st Place Winner.
  • Merit Award for community service in gender equality.
  • Zero Hero award for 8+ hours of service for zero hunger.

Certification

  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification.
  • ServSafe Certified.

Affiliations

  • Diet and Exercise
  • Traveling
  • Music and Musical instruments
  • Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pastry Extern

The Four Seasons Hotel
04.2024 - 07.2025

Pastry Chef

Queen City Pastry
01.2018 - Current

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry

The Culinary Institute of America

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