Christiana Richardson
Chandler
Summary
Creative Baker with experience mixing ingredients according to recipes to make baked goods. Well-versed in applying glazes and icings, kneading and preparing equipment. Friendly individual possessing outstanding attention-to-detail and excellent memorization skills. Knowledgeable with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. With a passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Buck & Rider
10.2024 - Current
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Baker
Downtown Chandler Cafe & Bakery
03.2024 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
Barista / Baker
Paris Baguette
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery operations
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes and many more items
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
05.2022
Graduate Certificate - Baking
EVIT
05.2022
Skills
- Food Trend Knowledge
- Mixing and Blending
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Product Personalization
- Inventory Maintenance
- Health and Safety Regulations Management
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Dough Preparation and Baking
- Cooking Machinery Operation
- Perceptual Speed
- Display Building
- Product Knowledge
- Productivity Maximization
- Recipe creation
- Training staff
- Customer service
- Cash handling and management
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Buck & Rider
10.2024 - Current
Baker
Downtown Chandler Cafe & Bakery
03.2024 - Current
Barista / Baker
Paris Baguette
01.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Certificate - Baking
EVIT
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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