LaTasha James
Phoenix
Summary
Passionate and skilled pastry chef with experience in high-end dining and gourmet food retail. Dedicated to crafting high-quality pastries and desserts with creativity, precision, and a strong attention to detail. Committed to maintaining excellence in presentation, taste, and kitchen operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
AJ’s Fine Foods
Phoenix
09.2024 - Current
- Prepare and decorate pastries, cakes, and specialty desserts for retail customers
- Customize baked goods based on seasonal trends and customer preferences
- Maintain a clean and organized pastry station while managing multiple orders efficiently
Pastry Chef
Prime Steakhouse
Phoenix
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Gila River Casino, a high-end dining establishment
- Create and execute a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for a high-end dining experience
- Maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and taste to meet customer expectations
- Manage ingredient inventory, ensuring freshness and cost-effective usage
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Gila River Casino, a high-end dining establishment
Education
Culinary Arts Certification -
Skills
- Pastry and dessert preparation
- Cake decorating and design
- Food safety and sanitation
- Ingredient sourcing and inventory management
- Time management and efficiency in high-volume environments
- Creativity in recipe development
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Kitchen operations
- Ingredient preparation
Education And Certification
- Culinary Arts Certification
- Formal training in pastry arts
Timeline
Pastry Chef
AJ’s Fine Foods
09.2024 - Current
Pastry Chef
Prime Steakhouse
05.2023 - Current