Terri Saddoris
Email: ********@*********.***
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City: Valdosta
State: GA
Zip: 31602
Country: USA
Phone: 229-***-****
Skill Level: Any
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Primary Skills/Experience:
Baker passionate about creating unique, delicious pastries using extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations.Been doing it for more than 40 yrsQuality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens. Quality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens. Executive Chef specializing European Cuisine, including French, Italian and Spanish. Talent for implementing molecular gastronomy and developing complex flavor combinations.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Lowndes High school, Valdosta GA 1/2001 to 5/1980 (math,sci,s.s.,english.home etc)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Baker passionate about creating unique, delicious pastries using extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations.Been doing it for more than 40 yrsQuality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens.
Quality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens.
Executive Chef specializing European Cuisine, including French, Italian and Spanish. Talent for implementing molecular gastronomy and developing complex flavor combinations.
Highlights
Focused and disciplined
High volume production capabililty
Inventory management familiarity
Focus on portion and cost control
Head Baker at [Ryan,s], featured on
Accomplishments
Successfully managed a kitchen staff of 40 employees during high volume dinner services for more than 500 diners each night. At AC. buffit 1550 baytree rd.
Experience
June 2006 to February 2009
my own compant Valdosta, Georgia
Owner operator ( T.N.T. Pilot car escort)
It the safe movement of oversize loads.I was hailing black hawk helecoper,& the wind mills up north & out Gas went it to over 5 gal so fright stop moiveing. So i went out of bussiness.
September 2002 to November 2003
Waffle House Alt, Ga
Server
taking orrders,making sure to food wa prepare right & to order.Refilling their drinks, see if they would like desert. adding up the ticket,cashing them out & thanking for coming & tell them i will see them torrow.Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
July 2001 to July 2002
Huddle House Nashville, Ga
Cook cheif
Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.
Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly.
March 2000 to July 2001
Huddle House east 84 Valdosta, Ga
Server,Cook
Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.
Took their order,make sure it was prepare right,refill their drinks, clean the table swipping *& mopping cleaning the bathrooms,doing pep work for next Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners.Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
September 1999 to March 2000
A.C. Amercia Buffit 1550 baytree rd Valdosta, Ga
Assit to the GM
Reduced food costs by [] percent by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes.Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.Validated weights and pricing with a scale printer machine.Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.Continually supervised the training and cross training of all pastry staff for all phases of preparation.Maintained highest standards of bakery product quality.Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.Prepared a variety of local and seasonal specialties which contributed to a [] percentage boost in sales during the summer months.Consistently emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques.Creatively decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries as well as special order items.Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.Actively participated in staff meetings and operated as an effective management team leader.Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
January 1999 to November 1999
Ryan,s Valdosta, Ga
Head night Baker
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.Making bread. cookies,cobblers, cleaning ice cream machines, kepting the bakery clean at all times.
Education
80 Lowndes High school Valdosta, Georgia
GED math,sci,s.s.,english.home etc
I went to cite of south georgia & got my GED 1986 I self taught how to bake & dec cakes .