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Sarah Tenorio

Brighton,CO

Summary

Accomplished pastry chef with expertise in cake design and development of new and exciting menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Assistant and Baker

Fudmill
03.2023 - Current
  • Lamination of pastry dough, and shaping pastries such as, classic croissant, ham and cheese, chocolate and almond croissants as well as berry kouign amann.
  • Decorates pastries with different icings and toppings,
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cookies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, rolls, canale de bordeaux and french macrons by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers: Mercantile Denver, Chook charcoal chicken, Fruition restaurant and Fruition farms.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.


Lead Cake Decorator

Whole Food Market
06.2017 - 03.2023
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations. As well as designing and executing all the cakes, cupcakes, 6 layer dinner cakes and crepe cakes for the stores seasonal display case soley assigned to me.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Managed material inventory and kept backstock numbers in preparation for the week and holidays.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Trained new cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques and following regional standards.

Costum Cake Designer

Tickle Me Sweet
05.2014 - 09.2018

I owned and operated a in home bakery through Colorado's cottage food act. I specialized in customized cakes for weddings, birthdays, graduations, baby showers and more. I pushed myself past my comfort zone learning and adapting to new technics and mediums. As a self taught baker and decorator i took what i had obtained from pervious employment and created beautiful one of a kind works of art.

Wedding Cake Designer

Bella Sera Event Center (subcontracted)
03.2015 - 12.2017
  • Met with and designed custom cakes for brides and families for quinceaneras, retirements and reunions.
  • Managed the entire project beginning to end, including gathering and ordering product needed to produce the cakes.
  • Analyzed customer preferences to design and create tailored products.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for ways to fit their dream cake in the budget.

Cake Decorator

Kingsoopers
02.2016 - 06.2017
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.

Cake Decorator

Cakes By Karen
04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Decorated orders for specialty cakes such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.

Lead Cake Decorator

Batter Up Cakes
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Decorated cupcakes, cake pops and cakes using colorful icings and piping techniques.

Lead Cake Decorator

The Bagel Bakery
05.2009 - 09.2011
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Coordinated catering orders as well as prepped and served for the events.
  • Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School
Brighton, CO
05.2009

Skills

  • Quick and efficient
  • Attention to detail
  • Great problem solver
  • Quick on me feet
  • Passionate and consistent
  • Strive for perfection
  • Keep up with trends
  • Serve Safe certified
  • New Recipe Development
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Manage Inventory
  • Dietary Restrictions

Timeline

Pastry Assistant and Baker

Fudmill
03.2023 - Current

Lead Cake Decorator

Whole Food Market
06.2017 - 03.2023

Cake Decorator

Kingsoopers
02.2016 - 06.2017

Wedding Cake Designer

Bella Sera Event Center (subcontracted)
03.2015 - 12.2017

Costum Cake Designer

Tickle Me Sweet
05.2014 - 09.2018

Cake Decorator

Cakes By Karen
04.2013 - 11.2014

Lead Cake Decorator

Batter Up Cakes
10.2011 - 10.2013

Lead Cake Decorator

The Bagel Bakery
05.2009 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School
Sarah Tenorio