Tessa Clark
Summary
Accomplished the pastry chef position with expertise in baking and development of new menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pastry Chef
Mackenzie Place Retirement Community
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Produced large batch recipes for events and parties.
Associate
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Trained new employees on POS and barista stations
- Maintained relationships with customers to maximize sales opportunities.
Education
AAS - Culinary and Restaurant Management
Front Range Community College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2025
High School Diploma -
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Taking initiative
- Recipe Development
- Restaurant Experience
- Pastry Preparation
- Time management
- Customer service
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen Safety
- Food Safety
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Mackenzie Place Retirement Community
07.2022 - 12.2023
Associate
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 06.2022
AAS - Culinary and Restaurant Management
Front Range Community College
08.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality
University of Central Florida
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