Tracy Shaver
Bellevue
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a history of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. Strong attention to detail, and skilled in working under pressure, along with adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Bakery Manager
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
Marshall
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily bakery operations, ensuring product quality and consistency.
- Oversaw inventory management, tracking supplies and ordering as needed.
- Trained and supervised bakery staff, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing menu offerings for customer satisfaction.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate baking schedules and service needs.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Planned menus according to seasonality of products, customer demand and profit margins.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
- Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
- Collaborated with other managers and team leaders to align bakery operations with overall business objectives.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Culinary Associate
Calhoun County Medical Care Facility
Marshall
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines for residents.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and proper sanitation practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while following operational protocols.
- Served meals efficiently during scheduled dining hours for residents.
- Engaged with residents to enhance their dining experience through feedback.
- Planned and prepared meals for large groups of people, using standardized recipes.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper cooking methods and food safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
- Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
- Monitored food production throughout service periods to ensure timely delivery of dishes.
- Prepared sauces, stocks, soups, salads, desserts and other specialty items as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Utilized a variety of herbs, spices, seasonings and other flavorings to enhance taste.
- Executed advanced cooking techniques such as braising, roasting, poaching, and sautéing.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Chef & Assistant Baker
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
Marshall
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service.
- Trained junior chefs on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Implemented food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Prepared a variety of baked goods following standard recipes and procedures.
- Operated baking equipment to ensure consistent product quality and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the bakery area throughout shifts.
- Monitored oven temperatures and baking times for optimal results.
- Followed health codes and regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Operated ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers for bakery
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Cleaned baking equipment and utensils including mixing bowls, measuring cups, pans, trays, ovens and other tools used in the preparation of bakery items.
- Rotated stock regularly to prevent spoilage due to overstocking or outdating.
- Ensured that all food items were prepared according to company standards.
Skills
- Managed inventory
- Recipe development
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Food management experience
- Ingredient knowledge
- Well-versed in menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Local sourcing
- Pastry techniques
- Commercial production
- Allergy awareness
- Bread baking
- Food presentation
- Supply ordering
- Portion control
- Sanitation procedures
- Decision-making
- Goal setting and achievement
- Service oriented
Certification
ServSafe Certificate
Timeline
Bakery Manager
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
02.2025 - Current
Culinary Associate
Calhoun County Medical Care Facility
11.2024 - 02.2025
Chef & Assistant Baker
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
08.2021 - 11.2024