Zeinab Noureddine
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Pastry Chef
Gateaux patisserie
Dearborn, MI
05.2019 - Current
- Assessed inventory levels and reordered pantry items to keep adequate stock on hand.
- Consulted with customers regarding special requests or dietary requirements for their orders.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks when problems arose during production process.
- Trained and evaluated subordinate bakery personnel to properly execute bake shop functions.
- Assisted with menu planning by providing creative suggestions based on seasonal produce availability.
- Implemented techniques for pastry production to exercise portion control and maintain food costs.
- Ensured that work areas were kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Established quality control procedures in order to guarantee consistency in taste and appearance of products.
- Ordered necessary supplies such as ingredients, tools, and utensils, ensuring they are available when needed.
- Followed recipe measurement instructions to create delicious pastries, cakes and chocolates.
- Provided guidance on how best to display finished pastries so as to maximize sales potential.
- Managed the budget for the pastry kitchen including purchasing decisions and cost control measures.
- Monitored food costs, labor costs, inventory and waste control measures in the pastry kitchen.
- Trained and supervised a team of pastry chefs in preparing high-quality desserts.
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Lowrey elementary school
Dearborn, MI
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured that all materials were up-to-date and relevant to the curriculum being taught.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop and enhance instructional strategies for maximum student achievement.
- Organized classroom activities and monitored students' progress in order to facilitate learning.
- Instructed students on various topics, including English language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12-2016
Skills
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Team Management
- Training staff
- Training development and team building
- Ability to stay calm in high-stress situations
- Precision measuring
- Creativity and Innovation
- Cake Decorating
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Head Pastry Chef
Gateaux patisserie
05.2019 - Current
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Lowrey elementary school
10.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn