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Chris Short

Phoenix

Summary

Accomplished Head Pastry Chef/Decorator Consultant at Aunt Abby's Confections, adept in menu development and team management. Excelled in training staff, enhancing customer relations, and innovating allergy-friendly recipes. Demonstrated exceptional ability to maintain high productivity, achieving significant customer satisfaction and loyalty. Skilled in both creative design and efficient scheduling, ensuring top-quality service and operational excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Pastry Chef/Decorator Consultant

Aunt Abby's Confections
2013.11 - 2022.08
  • Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.
  • Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
  • Maintained pastry-making equipment in good working order and replaced machinery when required to meet quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored team of apprentice bakers to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts/Management

The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
08.2004

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Menu development
  • Training staff
  • Team Management
  • Data Management
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Head Pastry Chef/Decorator Consultant

Aunt Abby's Confections
2013.11 - 2022.08

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts/Management

The Art Institute of Phoenix
Chris Short