THOMAS TAPIA
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Experienced baker with more than forty five years working in a variety of settings that include luxury resorts, hotels and restaurants baking exquisite breads and pastries.
Professional baking specialist with proven track record in creating high-quality baked goods. Known for maintaining strict standards and delivering exceptional results. Team-oriented and adaptable, ensuring smooth operations and meeting diverse customer needs. Skilled in dough preparation, oven operations, and creative recipe development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
BAKER
CROWLEY HIGH COUNTRY RESTAURANT
01.1986
- Baked pies and cinnamon rolls for the morning shift
Baker
The Hermosa Inn. ( Allred Capital )
03.2024 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
BAKER II
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
01.1988 - 01.2020
- One of the original employee's when the Phoenician Resort first opened as a Starwood Hotel and worked there for over 32 years
- Worked all three shift in the pastry/bread department
- Started off in graveyard doing all morning pastries for the hotel and then moved to the bread shift
- Worked under world renowned Pastry Chef's
- Specialties included Danishes, croissants, muffins, and thousands of different types of exquisite breads
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
BAKER
EL TOVAR BAR HOTEL
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Was responsible for baking morning pastries that included Danishes, croissants and muffins
- Baked breads for lunch and dinner
BAKER
WIGWAM HOTEL
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Baked Danishes, muffins, croissant and all breads for lunch and dinner
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
06.1977
Skills
- First Place Winner, Junior Baking Championship 1976, 1977
- Century Club Member at Marriott International
- Associate of the Month May 2001
- F&B VIP Associate 2018
Activities
- I'm an avid cyclist and enjoy riding my bike instead of driving, to and from places.
- I enjoy hiking, especially the Grand Canyon.
- I'm a big sports fan and like watching them on TV or live.
- I'm fascinated with stars and find pleasure looking at them with a telescope.
- I love learning about different birds and have a collection of books on them.
- I also enjoy fishing.
Timeline
Baker
The Hermosa Inn. ( Allred Capital )
03.2024 - Current
BAKER II
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
01.1988 - 01.2020
BAKER
CROWLEY HIGH COUNTRY RESTAURANT
01.1986
BAKER
EL TOVAR BAR HOTEL
01.1986 - 01.1987
BAKER
WIGWAM HOTEL
01.1985 - 01.1986
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL
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