To whom it may concern,
I noticed your advertisement and wanted to submit my resume for any applicable position. I am a Bachelor's candidate from Johnson and Wales University where I studied baking and pastry arts. Since then I have held a variety of positions since then including pastry cook, pastry assistant, and pastry chef. I have been responsible for creating and producing seasonal dessert menus, ordering all product for the kitchen, forming a good working relationship with my purveyors,supervising the staff, working the line in case they called out, scheduling to meet restaurant needs, and hiring and firing kitchen staff. I would appreciate being considered for any applicable position, thank you for your time,
Colleen M. Duffy
Colleen M. Duffy
1505 Spring Harbor Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Objective
To obtain a position in a full service bakery, country club, hotel, or restaurant.
Qualifications
Enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with all aspects of the baking and
pastry field. Constantly improving and refining personal style and efficiency
of work methods while exploring current trends.
Education
1998-2000 A.S. Baking and Pastry Arts. Johnson & Wales University
2000-2002 B.S. Candidate, Baking and Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University
Relevant Experience
1999-2002 Teaching Assistant/Fellow, Johnson & Wales University
Supervised and assisted sophomore level students in a variety of industrial
settings. Evaluated students on their performance while maintaining adequate
levels of production to meet banquet and bistro service needs of the Radisson
Airport Hotel and the Johnson & Wales Inn.
2002 Pastry Assistant, Rhode Island Country Club
Assisted and then supplemented Pastry Chef in production of various pastry and
dessert items for special functions and restaurant service. Responsible for
production of fellow pastry team member. Produced products for high volume events
such as the CVS Charity Classic.
May 2005-Oct. 2005 Pastry Assistant, Black Salt
Responsible for daily production of various menu items and assisting Pastry Chef
with dessert specials. Operated dessert line during lunch service, and produced
and stocked specialty items for sale in the retail market.
Oct.2005-Feb.2006 Pastry Assistant, Watergate Hotel
Assisted pastry team with daily production for both banquet, room service, and
restaurant needs. Production included breads, cakes, miniature pastries, ice creams,
and garnishes.
Feb. 2006-Nov. 2006 Pastry Chef, Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant
Planned, executed, and produced all dessert menu items for restaurant service,
and special functions. Changed menu in response to seasonal and current trends.
Supervised culinary staff members, acted as purchaser, and responsible for
organization of supplies in the storage areas.
May 2007- Oct. 2007 Pastry Chef, Catch on the Terrace
Created and produced dessert menu in response to seasonal ingredients for price fix
menu. Produced, organized, and ordered supplies for all dessert items. Supervised
team member and instructed them in proper pastry presentation.
March 2010- August 2010 Pastry cook/Interim Pastry Chef, The Office
Responsible for creating and producing all pastry items for restaurant service. Worked
the dessert station for service, and supervised additional staff members.
October 2011-January 2012 Pastry Chef 32East, Delray Beach, FL
Created and produced a seasonally appropriate dessert menu including ice creams, custards, cakes, cookies, ect