BARBARA SMITH

PASTRY CHEF

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Seasoned Phlebotomist now excelling as a Culinary Assistant at Tom Thumb Bakery. I bring over three decades of leadership and meticulous attention to detail to the hospitality industry. Expert in food safety and inventory management. My transition is marked by successful catering events and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

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ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75088

Experience

Culinary Assistant

February 2023- Present / Tom Thumb Bakery, Rowlett, TX

Phlebotomist / Dallas Regional Medical Center / 09-2020-Present. Responsible for training new hires and making sure health and safety regulations are followed.

Order supplies as well as rotating stock, while keeping up with expiration dates and temperature graphs. I’ve worked in the medical field for over 30 + years, but am transitioning to the hospitality Industry, where I bring experience of organization, leadership, teamwork, and paying attention to details.

Tom Thumb Bakery / Culinary Assistant / 02-2023- Currently working. Follow health and safety regulations while handling food items. Stocks freezer with foods for future use or special orders.

Monitor expiration dates on food items stored in freezers to ensure freshness of products that will be used for cooking.

Ensure that all food items are correctly labeled prior to storage or preparation. Organize pantry shelves to facilitate easy access as meals are being prepared. Receives orders, restock freezer and rotate stock. Write on cakes at customer’s request.

During high volume work shifts and fast paced operations, I still maintain high standard customer service. Helps management stay on top of supply needs by relaying information about low or spoiled inventory.

Catered a Baby Shower for an attendance of 50 people.

Organized, served and baked for a Christmas gathering for a party of 25 people.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Food Cost Control

Food Presentation

Time Management

Customer Service

Adaptability

Sanitation Practice

Allergy Awareness

Teamwork Abilities

Pastry Techniques

Knife Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Safety

Supply Restocking

EDUCATION

Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Pastry Chef Candidate

Expected graduation May 2024

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder Colorado

Relevant Coursework

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Graduated May 2023

Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts

May 2023

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder Colorado

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