Crystal Lakey
Head Baker
Philadelphia, PA *****
************@*****.***
To obtain a position in a company where I will be able to grow as a Pastry chef and showcase my talents and develop new ideas.
Work Experience
Bakery Manager
I want Moore Bakery - Philadelphia, PA
December 2020 to Present
Responsible for dealing with customers and taking orders. Also responsible for preparation of cakes, cookies, pies, bread, and an assortment of pastries all from scratch. Head Wholesale Baker
Barts Bagels - Philadelphia, PA
October 2019 to March 2020
Pastry Chef
Comcast Center - Philadelphia, PA
November 2018 to April 2019
• Responsible for all desserts for Employee restaurant serving up to 4000ppl
• Responsible for making waffle batter from scratch for waffle bar
• Responsible for a variety of mini desserts for banquets
• Responsible for making a variety of FIT(low calorie, low sugar) desserts Pastry Cook
The Logan Hotel - PA
May 2018 to November 2018
• Responsible for making a variety of tortes and cakes
• Responsible for making variety of sorbets and ice creams
• Responsible for making a variety of desserts for banquets in large quantiles
• Responsible for setting pastry line in restaurant Baker/Pastry Prep/Line cook
Founding Farmers KOP
October 2017 to March 2018
Responsible for making all bagels and English muffins for breakfast and brunch in restaurant
● Responsible for making and baking pretzels in large batches
● Responsible for baking pizza dough and a different variety of breads for restaurant
● Responsible for making/ baking of Cheesecakes
● Responsible for short order breakfast grill, and making lunch sandwiches. Pastry Cook
Carlino's Gourmet Market
November 2015 to September 2017
Responsible for making all cheesecakes for two commercial locations
● Responsible for making a wide variety of pies and tarts on a large scale
● Responsible for finishing and decorating a wide variety of Italian pastries Pastry Chef
Gold Standard Café - Philadelphia, PA
May 2012 to October 2015
Responsible for coming up with and making a wide variety of seasonally appropriate pastries including cakes, cupcakes, pies, cobblers, cookies and bars
● Responsible for creating gluten-free and vegan pastries
● Provide pastries and desserts for the café as well as catering
● Supervise interns and keep inventory of all baking ingredients
● Work independently in consultation with the Chef to determine needs for the café and catering Head Bread Baker/Mixer
Great Harvest Bread Co - Wayne, PA
April 2011 to April 2012
Responsible for providing bread to 3 commercial locations
● Responsible for sponging dough, kneading and forming dough
● Responsible for keeping track of baking times and bread temps
● Responsible for making granola, cookies, quick-breads and gluten-free breads on large scale using commercial sized equipment
Barista
Naked Chocolate Café - Philadelphia, PA
February 2009 to December 2010
Responsible for preparing and serving made to order coffee and espresso drinks, as well as specialty hot chocolate drinks
● Preparation and plating of made to order Panini lunch specials
● Responsible for decorating cupcakes, plating pastries, and assembling chocolate displays
● Performed sales clerk duties
Concession Stand Manager
Aramark - Philadelphia, PA
September 2007 to December 2008
Served food and beverages to customers in a high volume sports arena
● Managed cash register, collecting up to $3,000 per shift
● Performed inventory/stock duties at the end of each shift Cashier/Deli Worker
Devon, PA
December 2000 to January 2002
Operated cash register, handling up to $1,500 per shift
● Took food orders
● Prepared food
● Maintained cleanliness of the store
Education
Diploma
Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
March 2009 to September 2010
Associates in Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice Community College of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA March 2001 to September 2005
Skills
• Barista Experience
• Food Production
• Food Preparation
• Catering
• Food Safety
• Coffee Experience
• Food Handling
• Cash handling
• Microsoft Office
• Culinary Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Cooking
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Meal Preparation
• English
• Cleaning Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Restaurant experience
• Kitchen management
• Cooking
• Food handling
• Cash register
• Supervising experience
• Barista experience
• Cash handling
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe
November 2022 to 2025
Driver's License
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
November 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Food safety — Proficient
November 2021
Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Proficient November 2021
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Skills and Qualifications:
ServSafe® Certification -Expires August 2019