Education
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
Associate Degree Occupational Studies emphasis in Baking and Pastry April 2022
Experience
Baker & Decorator, Downtown Dog Lounge Bakery - Seattle, WA - February to July 2023
Showed versatility through baristaing, cashiering, baking and managing online orders
Prepared a variety of scratch desserts (including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan) and practiced food safety techniques to minimize cross-contamination
Managed prices and profits through sales reports and precise cost analysis of each baked goods
Carefully researched and developed new menu items, crafting each item to ensure the highest quality pastry
Pastry & Prep Cook, Le Pichet - Seattle, WA - August to December 2022
Opened the kitchen and checked in all deliveries, ensuring proper quality and quantity of each item before restocking the reach-ins and dry storage
Worked with a rotating dessert menu, coming up with dessert ideas and producing new desserts every few weeks utilizing seasonal produce and flavors
Organized morning production and bake-off while preparing the kitchen for service, working with multiple projects ensuring efficient time management
Prepped a multitude of charcuterie and sausages weekly utilizing a variety of French techniques
Pastry Cook, Auberge Resorts Collection, Stanly Ranch - Napa, CA - April to August 2022
Opened the pastry department and worked the morning bread shift weekly, ensuring proper sanitation was in place
Prepared a multitude of banquet and wedding viennoiserie and pastries, preventing cross contamination for guests with dietary restrictions
Facilitated the bake off and assisted with the completion of various wedding and tasting cakes
Produced a wide range of gourmet cafe items utilizing seasonal produce ranging from home-style to classic French
Prepared petit fours for turn-down service and amenities
Activities and Awards
ServSafe Certified: Food Protection Manager Certification (valid through 2025)
ServSafe: Washington Food Handlers (valid through 2026)
Seal of Biliteracy - French 2020