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Tiffany Buchanan

Hartland,MI

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced in sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastry Chef

Burcham Hills Retirement Community
2022.10 - 2024.02
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality pastries and desserts.
  • Enhanced pastry menu offerings through regular experimentation and recipe development.
  • Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency in the pastry kitchen.
  • In charge of dessert preparation 6 dining rooms, ordering of Ingredients, special events including dessert buffets and retail sales in Bistro.

Lead Pastry Chef

Singh Management - Waltonwood Cherry Hill
2019.05 - 2022.10

Responsible for executing and overseeing all bread and dessert production for over 200 residents.


Hosting regional pastry meetings to improve the overall performance and consistency of pastries.


Conducted pastry classes and demonstrations for residents and prospective residents.


Ordering of ingredients and keeping inventory par levels.




Corporate Pastry and Bread Manager

Matt Prentice Restaurant Group/ Epicurean Group
2005.05 - 2018.07

Overseeing all aspects of pastry and bread production for fine dining, hotel catering, kosher venues, off premise catering and Deli's.

In charge of scheduling, invoicing, ordering and keeping of inventory.





Pastry Cook

Marriott Hotels And Resorts
2005.05 - 2008.04
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries for a high-end bakery.
  • Collaborated with fellow pastry cooks to develop innovative recipes, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Streamlined production processes to increase efficiency, allowing the team to produce more pastries within the same time frame.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05.2005

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Team Management
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Ingredient Sourcing

Timeline

Lead Pastry Chef

Burcham Hills Retirement Community
2022.10 - 2024.02

Lead Pastry Chef

Singh Management - Waltonwood Cherry Hill
2019.05 - 2022.10

Corporate Pastry and Bread Manager

Matt Prentice Restaurant Group/ Epicurean Group
2005.05 - 2018.07

Pastry Cook

Marriott Hotels And Resorts
2005.05 - 2008.04

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Schoolcraft College
Tiffany Buchanan