ZOE LAUREN Ellis
Stevensville,Canada
Summary
Creative Pastry Chef, trained in preparing treats such as confections, cakes, and upscale plated desserts, now looking to branch out to use expertise in other fields. Works well under pressure in fast-paced environments, while motivating and leading staff when given tight deadlines and demanding standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie - Pastry Chef
Vintage Hotels - Queen's Landing
05.2010 - Current
- Planned and implemented seasonal menus, including sourcing ingredients.
- Enhanced pastry and dessert offerings by developing new recipes and attractive presentations.
- Created personalized desserts and pastries for holidays, weddings, and personal events.
- Hired, supervised, and mentored a team of pastry cooks, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of pastry supplies and products.
- Maintained cooking, service, and storage areas in compliance with health code requirements.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan variations of classic recipes.
- Built a positive reputation across Queen's Landing and Vintage Hotels with consistently high-quality and delicious baked goods and desserts.
Pastry Chef/Owner
Sweet Sensations Niagara
04.2020 - Current
- Created special cake designs showcasing customers' visions, for use at weddings, birthdays, and other events.
- Increased customer demand by crafting seasonal items and promotions aligned with current trends.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of pastry supplies and products and followed applicable storage protocols to reduce waste.
- Maintained cooking and storage areas in compliance with health code requirements.
- Worked with local businesses and non-profit organizations, attracting new clientele and building a positive reputation.
Education
Culinary Management
Niagara College
Niagara On The Lake2011
High School Diploma -
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
St Catharines2009
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Recipe and Menu Development
- Dessert Presentation
- Training and leading employees
- Delegating tasks
- Scheduling
- Inventory Organization and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Scheduling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Owner
Sweet Sensations Niagara
04.2020 - Current
Chef De Partie - Pastry Chef
Vintage Hotels - Queen's Landing
05.2010 - Current
Culinary Management
Niagara College
High School Diploma -
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
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