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Studio City, Ca

Select, train and retain qualified team membersEnsure financial controls and fiscal performance for the Culinary department are met consistent with stated goals and objectivesQuality standards and controls are in compliance with industry and company guidelinesPurchasing, receiving and storing of food itemsMeet and/or exceed the local and federal food handling standards to ensure that the kitchen and the food storage areas are compliantMaintain adequate inventory levels of… Show more Select, train and retain qualified team membersEnsure financial controls and fiscal performance for the Culinary department are met consistent with stated goals and objectivesQuality standards and controls are in compliance with industry and company guidelinesPurchasing, receiving and storing of food itemsMeet and/or exceed the local and federal food handling standards to ensure that the kitchen and the food storage areas are compliantMaintain adequate inventory levels of products to minimize bakery food product outagesConduct random physical inventory inspections in conjunction with required monthly inventories to identify waste and shrinkagePreparation and production of baked goods based on business demands and business objectivesPartner with the General Manager in running an efficient SusieCakes operation including daily briefings and weekly meetings.Manage and direct vendor relation activities with our food and paper suppliersReconcile previous performance and address improvement plansManage unscheduled bakery maintenance as neededCommunicate all assignments to team membersEstablish team member accountabilities and administer progressive discipline if necessaryInform team members of marketing initiatives and campaigns Show less

Newport Beach

Train and retain qualified team members.Ensure quality standards and controls are in compliance with company guidelines.Purchase, receive and store ingredients and paper goods Exceed the local and federal food handling standards to ensure that the kitchen and the food storage areas in compliance.Maintain adequate inventory levels of in process and finished products to minimize bakery food product outage.Conduct daily physical inventory inspections to identify waste and… Show more Train and retain qualified team members.Ensure quality standards and controls are in compliance with company guidelines.Purchase, receive and store ingredients and paper goods Exceed the local and federal food handling standards to ensure that the kitchen and the food storage areas in compliance.Maintain adequate inventory levels of in process and finished products to minimize bakery food product outage.Conduct daily physical inventory inspections to identify waste and shrinkage.Prepare, produce and decorate baked goods based on business demands and business objectivesEnsure that recipes are followed 100% of the time and that all tastes profiles are appropriate.Manage unscheduled bakery maintenance as needed.Prepare for and recover from peak guest demands by adjusting labor plan and deployment as necessary.Receive and transfer supplies between SusieCakes locations in accordance with company procedures.Cross-train team members and develop/maintain an effective cross-training program.Proficiency in all the roles and responsibilities in the Culinary department and capable of training team members. Show less

Newport Beach

Lead and direct team members on shifts as assigned by the Head Baker. Preparation of all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Performed CC1, Open, Bake, Cakes, and Closing MOD shifts both effectively and efficiently.Opened, closed, and or supervised the kitchen as MOD when the Assistant Head Baker and Head Baker were not in the kitchenPlaced product orders with… Show more Lead and direct team members on shifts as assigned by the Head Baker. Preparation of all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Performed CC1, Open, Bake, Cakes, and Closing MOD shifts both effectively and efficiently.Opened, closed, and or supervised the kitchen as MOD when the Assistant Head Baker and Head Baker were not in the kitchenPlaced product orders with vendors while keeping in mind food cost percentages and budgeting. Show less

Newport Beach

Preparation of all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Execution of custom cake orders with creative and complex decorating requests. Cleaning and storing of all bakery pots, pans, utensils and dishes either by hand or utilizing dishwashing equipment.Perform culinary food prep as instructed by the Assistant Head Baker/Head Baker.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Preparation of food items to chefs specifications for Celebrity Chef series.Preparation of equipment and product lists for special events.Conducted daily cooking demonstrations.Assisted vendors and exhibitors on and off stage. Assisted with specialty contests and judging and ensured a timely completion of competitions.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Education

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