Professional Summary
Experienced prep cook and commercial baker with over 5 years of professional kitchen experience. Skilled in working with seasonal and local ingredients, with strong knife skills and knowledge of kitchen and bakery equipment. Reliable, detail-oriented, and ServSafe certified since 2018. Looking for part-time work in a collaborative kitchen environment.
Certifications
California ServSafe Certified Valid since 2018
Professional Experience
Lead Prep Cook Land of Medicine Buddha Soquel, CA (June 2023 June 2024)
Prepped daily meals including vegetables, baked goods, dressings, soups, salads, and sauces Developed vegan, vegetarian, Asian, and Mediterranean menus using seasonal ingredients Cooked and served meals for groups of up to 60 people
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in food prep areas
Properly labeled, dated, and stored food items
Bakery Assistant & Farmers Market Sales Adorable French Bakery Santa Cruz, CA (2022 2023) Produced sweet and savory pastries, tarts, quiches, and breads in large batches
Worked rotating stations on a production schedule creating 25+ different baked items
Handled mid-shift cleanup and end-of-day sanitation
Managed weekend farmers market setup, sales, and tear down Restocked inventory to maximize daily market sales.
PM Baker & Prep Cook Companion Bake Shop Aptos, CA (2020 2022)
Scaled, mixed, and prepped large batches of cookies, brownies, cakes, and fillings Baked pastries and desserts for store and wholesale accounts
Packaged and invoiced products for early morning deliveries
Maintained clean and organized bakery workspaces
AM Prep Cook River Cafe Santa Cruz, CA (2019 2020)
Prepped sauces, grated cheese, chopped vegetables, and prepared soups and beans Baked cookies, cakes, and fresh bread for cafe sales
Handled inventory tracking and end-of-day kitchen sanitation
Skills
Large batch baking and pastry production Knife skills and kitchen safety
Menu planning and execution
Farmers market sales and customer service Inventory and food storage management Sanitation and cleaning protocols.
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