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Taylor Neal

Brockton,MA

Summary

Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. With over 10 years of bakery experience I bring a wide variety of different skills. A few areas i have worked a lot with are sourdough production, milling flour, shaping doughs, laminated doughs and cake decoration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Pastry Chef

White's Bakery and Cafe
03.2017 - Current
  • Trained and mentored team of apprentice bakers to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary kitchen conditions by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines.
  • Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.

Pastry and bread baker

Wood Star Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Assisted with training new employees on proper baking techniques, equipment use, and workplace safety protocols.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Baked gluten-free, vegan, and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.


Baker Supervisor

Seven Stars Bakery
06.2012 - 03.2017
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Quality control, pulling any product that does not meet standards
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Keeping a clean and organized work environment.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Education

Bachelors, Food Service Management -

Johnson & Wales
Providence, RI
01.2012

Associate, Science of Baking and Pastry Arts -

Johnson & Wales
Providence, RI
01.2009

Skills

  • Pastry preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Sourdough Cultivation
  • Cake Decorating
  • Allergen awareness
  • Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Bread shaping
  • Artisan Bread Baking
  • Pastry Lamination

References

  • Debbie Stanton, Pastry Chef Whites Bakery, (508) 450-0612
  • Tracy Harpen, Storefront Manager White's Bakery, (774) 297-0687
  • Kate Crossman, Pastry Chef Wood Star Cafe, (413) 539-7508

Timeline

Pastry and bread baker

Wood Star Cafe
04.2021 - 08.2022

Head Pastry Chef

White's Bakery and Cafe
03.2017 - Current

Baker Supervisor

Seven Stars Bakery
06.2012 - 03.2017

Bachelors, Food Service Management -

Johnson & Wales

Associate, Science of Baking and Pastry Arts -

Johnson & Wales

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