Pastry Chef
Resume:
Ashley Ramey
Pastry Chef
Ashley Ramey
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. 32459
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Objective Experienced and passionate Pastry Chef with over 10 years of industry experience, creating innovative and highly pleasing desserts for restaurants, events, and bakeries. Adept in creating artisan cakes, desserts, pastries, chocolates, and a variety of confections. Bringing forth advanced pastry techniques, food safety knowledge, and a strong understanding of the principles of pastry design.
Experience 30A Cakes / Owner - Pastry Chef
February 2020 - Present, Santa Rosa Beach
● Applies creative techniques to create memorable cakes for celebrations and weddings
● Prepares buttercreams, curds, pastry cream, and sauces
● Uses pastry bags and tips to add decorative messages and flowers to cakes/cupcakes
● Maintains clean and sanitary work station and utensils
● Answers all phone, email, and Social Media inquiries, comments, and reviews
● Stocks shelves and orders inventory when product stock becomes low
● Assists clients with cake vision, including size, colors, flavors, and decor
● Promotes business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
● Sets pricing structures according to market analytics
● Creates strong relationships with clients through quality and integrity
● Handles cash, credit card, and Venmo/ PayPal/ Apple Pay transactions Black Bear Bread Co. / Bakery Manager
February 2020 - Present, Grayton Beach, Florida
● Assists with menu development: present new ideas and create kitchen organization for successful execution
● Assists with the training and development of culinary staff, both morning bakers and production team members
● Assists with the development of recipes, cooking procedures and food presentation
● Supervise and manage the work processes or procedures of team members
● Develop working knowledge of all food outlets, menu preparation as well as presentation
● Work with Pastry Chef to develop/oversee plans for controlling budgeted food and labor costs
● Assists with the production and distribution of over 6000 units per week.
● Assisted with opening two new locations.
La Lobas Bakery / Baker
August 2018 - February 2020, Blue Mountain Beach, Florida
● In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices
● Work with kitchen manager to address any personnel or performance related issues
● Assists manager with delegation of assignments and follow up to ensure all work is completed timely and efficiently to meet labor budget
● Fully trained and serves as backup to the manager and completes all duties and responsibilities of the kitchen manager in their absence
● Perform all ordering, inventory, receiving and issuing tasks in conjunction with kitchen manager
● Assist in managing performance through planning, coaching and disciplinary efforts
● Performs all other duties as assigned
Skills
● Knowledge of Food Chemistry.
● Dessert Making Techniques.
● Aesthetics and Design.
● Food Safety and Sanitation Practices.
● Menu Development.
● Quality Assurance.
● Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
● Ability to work well independently as well as an integral member of a team
● Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with the public
● Excellent analytical skills
● Superb organization and time management skills and high capability of effective planning and priority setting
● Prioritize time and energy into areas that add value to the guest experience or profitability of the business (or both)
● Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels Education +
Certificates ● Serve Safe Manager Certified - renewed 03/2023
● Management Development Training (Simple HR)
● Technical Chocolate Course (Paris, France)
● Authentic Tiramisu Workshop (Rome, Italy)
● Technical Buttercream Course (Atlanta, Ga.)
● Tiered Cake stacking Workshop (Atlanta, Ga.)
● Floral Design Workshop (Online Course)
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