Sarah Díaz
Dover
Summary
Experienced pastry chef with a strong background in the restaurant and bakery industry, bringing four years of hands-on experience. Successfully implemented innovative training programs to maximize the potential of newly hired employees, ensuring seamless integration into the team. Currently seeking a rewarding full-time position to leverage extensive food industry expertise while fulfilling a passion for teaching and mentoring others in the culinary arts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Morris Hills Regional School District
11.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Pastry Chef
Hohl Co
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Baked all pastries and items for the counter daily
- Fulfilled catering and holiday orders
- Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards
- Created and tested new menu items seasonally
Mixer/Team Trainer
Whole Foods Market
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Mixed commercial bakery-sized batches of product
- Worked with a large rotating oven and proofer
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes, and tarts
- Used Microsoft Excel to plan and schedule training with team members
- Filled out par batch production logs, allergen checklists, and thermometer tests daily
- Worked with customers and other departments
Student Aide
County College of Morris
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted culinary professors with lab-based classes
- Routinely cleaned and organized the teaching kitchen
- Catered and helped organize college events
Cashier & Part-time Baker
Cafe Pierrot
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted customers with custom dessert orders
- Delivered catered food orders to venues
- Organized product to be transported to Sparta location
- Answered phone calls and worked with a POS system regularly
Wholesale Baker & Paid Intern
Brown's Court Bakery
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Baked a variety of desserts and pastries daily
- Worked independently to create prep lists and utilize time management skills
- Packed wholesale orders with reference to par levels and order sheets
- Mixed muffin batters, cookie doughs, glazes, and various pastry fillings
- Lifted and organized 50+ pounds of product
Education
High School -
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway, NJ06.2020
Associate Degree -
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Strong organization
- Research proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Microsoft office
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Relevant Coursework And Skills
- Nutrition
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Dining Room Management
- Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Member
Certification
- Serv-Safe Food Handler Certification
- NJ Instructional Substitute Certification
- Culinary Arts and Science Associate's Degree
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Morris Hills Regional School District
11.2024 - Current
Pastry Chef
Hohl Co
07.2023 - 04.2024
Mixer/Team Trainer
Whole Foods Market
07.2022 - 06.2023
Student Aide
County College of Morris
01.2022 - 05.2022
Cashier & Part-time Baker
Cafe Pierrot
09.2021 - 12.2021
Wholesale Baker & Paid Intern
Brown's Court Bakery
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Degree -
County College of Morris
- Serv-Safe Food Handler Certification
- NJ Instructional Substitute Certification
- Culinary Arts and Science Associate's Degree
High School -
Morris Hills High School
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