Valerie Ordiway
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented baker with experience at Michigan State University, skilled in bread production and quality control. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and effective teamwork. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards while delivering visually appealing products that meet customer expectations.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
08.1996 - 01.2026
Baker I ran the ovens an pulled product from freezers
Deli Clerk
Meijer
East Lansing, MI.
06.1982 - 08.1995
- Ensured freshness and quality of deli products through regular inventory checks.
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases for optimal presentation.
- Operated slicers and other equipment, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage peak service periods and customer demand.
Production Worker and Counter Service
Anastasia’s
Okemos, MI
11.1979 - 07.1992
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently within production timelines.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and equipment usage.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
Laingsburg, MI06.1973
Skills
- Bread production
- Pastry preparation
- Ingredient measurement
- Oven operation
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control inspections
- Customer service excellence
- Inventory management
- Recipe formulation
- Baking techniques
- Dough handling
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning protocols
- Product presentation
- Slicing and portioning
- Order fulfillment
- Packaging standards
- Training and mentoring
- Team player
- Customer service
- Active listener
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food safety
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Adaptive and creative
- Quality control
- Management
- Bread making
- Opening and closing duties
- Basic math
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Waste reduction
- Holiday baking
- Cake decorating
- Traditional baked goods
- Visual merchandising
- Excellent math skills
- Portion control
- Minimize ingredient waste
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Stock rotation
- Recipe development
- Allergen awareness
- Specialty breads
- Ingredient selection
- Menu planning
- Batter and filling preparation
- Conversant in language
- Scaling recipes
- Temperature control
- Chocolate tempering
- Icings and fondant
- Fondant application
- Vegan baking
- French baking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Hand-eye coordination
- Physical stamina
- Cost control
- Production scheduling
- Flavor pairing
- Manual dexterity
- Spoilage control
- Baking
- Baking recipe improvements
- Quality testing and assurance
- Safe knife handling
- Sourdough bread making
- Food handling standards
- Inventory reporting
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Mixing methods
- Weights and measures
- Recipe-based cooking
- Recipe interpretation
- Health and safety regulations management
- Decorating skills
- Dough preparation
- Global food trends
- Reliable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team cooperation
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Equipment cleaning
Timeline
Baker
Michigan State University
08.1996 - 01.2026
Deli Clerk
Meijer
06.1982 - 08.1995
Production Worker and Counter Service
Anastasia’s
11.1979 - 07.1992
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School