TAWANNA MURDAUGH
Opelika,AL
Summary
Skilled bakery and food-service professional with extensive experience in high-volume production of baked goods. Expertise in food preparation, recipe execution, quality control, sanitation, and food safety. Proven ability to support team dynamics and enhance customer service, contributing effectively to bakery operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Prepared and/or led production of cakes, cookies, bars, sweet rolls, dinner rolls, muffins, biscuits and a variety of desserts and baked goods for patient, retail and catering areas.
- Prepared specialty baked items for recipe testing and special events; developed and followed recipes to ensure consistent ingredient quality and finished products.
- Follow production sheets and forecasts to produce required quantities while meeting deadlines and assigned production priorities.
- Evaluated baked goods for quality, taste, texture and appearance and maintained proper portion control.
- Maintained proper product rotation, labeling, storage and handling while following food-safety requirements, allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and work areas and used food-service equipment according to established procedures.
- Trained and oriented staff on baking and food production procedures, enhancing adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
- Created production lists and forecasts to maintain quality and consistency across products.
Deli Associate
Walmart
10.2003 - 01.2014
- Provided customer service, answered product questions, assisted with purchasing decisions, filled food orders and addressed customer concerns.
- Prepared, handled, packaged, labeled and stored food products according to company procedures and food-safety requirements.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by answering product questions, assisting with purchasing decisions, filling food orders, and promptly addressing customer concerns.
- Ensured clean and sanitary food-preparation, display, and storage areas; cleaned and logged equipment after each use to comply with health standards.
- Stocked and merchandised food products, ensured accurate labels and sell-by dates, and adhered to food storage and rotation procedures to minimize waste.
- Worked effectively with managers and coworkers, prioritized assignments, met deadlines and adapted to changing work demands.
Education
Diploma -
Opelika High School
Journalism
Andrew College
Skills
- Baking & Recipe Execution
- Bakery Production & Food Preparation
- Bread Making Techniques
- Cupcakes, Cakes & Desserts
- High-Volume Production
- Mass Production Techniques
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Quality & Portion Control
- Inventory/Product Rotation
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment operation
- Baking Equipment Management
- Team training
- Product merchandising
- Customer service
- Mass Production Techniques
Timeline
Baker
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2024
Deli Associate
Walmart
10.2003 - 01.2014
Diploma -
Opelika High School
Journalism
Andrew College