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Shania Metcalf

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Hardworking, knowledgeable baker and leader with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant and kitchen environments. Extensive knowledge in baking sciences and flavor combinations. Successful at handling tasks of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable food service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. Willing to learn at a very quick pace, learn new techniques and skills, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Production

402 Creamery
Lincoln , NE
07.2023 - Current
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
  • Highly skilled in time management, multitasking, and overall organization. Experience with commercial kitchen equipment. Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
  • Packaged and labeled baked and raw goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and communicated needs to supervisor. Placed orders to various vendors.

Lead Baker

Cupcakes & More
Lincoln , NE
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Measured, mixed, and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Fulfilled custom cake, cupcake, brownie, and other dessert orders, including large volume orders for weddings, graduations, company parties and events, etc.
  • Baked dozens of cupcakes daily, to fill the storefront case. Number of cupcakes needed ranged from 30-90 dozen per day.
  • Monitored baking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
  • Highly skilled in time management, multitasking, and overall organization.
  • Packaged and labeled baked and raw goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Created monthly "flavor menu" that assigned 3 different custom flavors per day in addition to the daily dozen flavors. These flavors were chosen according to new recipes, seasonal flavors or ingredients, popularity, and customer demand.

Server, Bartender, Shift Lead

Driftwood Ogallala
Ogallala, NE
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

My second main role at Driftwood is baking. I bake cakes out of my home kitchen, and sell them whole to the restaurant. Carrot and chocolate cakes are permanently on the menu, and a seasonal cake of my choosing is offered as well. Currently, I consistently offer 9 different flavors of cake, and am testing new recipes daily. The publicity of my baking also brings in many custom cake orders. I am quickly gaining experience in commercial baking.

Beauty Supervisor

Victoria's Secret
Wichita, KS
11.2013 - 09.2019

My role at Victoria's Secret started November of 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska as a seasonal employee. I was quickly promoted to sales specialist. From December of 2017 to May of 2018, I was promoted to a temporary management position while the store was without a store manager. Within this time frame, I had elevated responsibilities, grew sales, recruited talent, and supported many other management duties. My leadership and teamwork skills were most admirable in this position. After 5 years at this location, I was transferred and promoted to beauty supervisor at the Bradley Fair location in Wichita, Kansas. As a supervisor I oversaw the brand sales, merchandising, marketing, customer experience, payroll control, and operational details. I am very knowledgeable of the product in all brands, and train new associates, thanks to my extensive experience with the company. During this time I also supported sales and management as a sales specialist. This role covers sales, fittings, product knowledge and customer experience across all brands.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design And Studio Art

Doane University
Crete Nebraska
08.2017

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Allergen safe baking
  • Kitchen and BOH knowledge
  • Driven by goals
  • Creative
  • Supervisory experience
  • Leadership and management collaboration
  • Organization
  • Customer Experience
  • Merchandising
  • Development and training
  • Recruiting
  • Strong communicator
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Food safety understanding
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • High-volume dining
  • Safe food handling

Additional Information

  • References upon request

Timeline

Kitchen Production

402 Creamery
07.2023 - Current

Lead Baker

Cupcakes & More
05.2022 - 07.2023

Server, Bartender, Shift Lead

Driftwood Ogallala
11.2019 - 05.2022

Beauty Supervisor

Victoria's Secret
11.2013 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design And Studio Art

Doane University
Shania Metcalf