Jessica Barker_Resume
Jessica Barker
(719) 251- 5865| ------------ | Denver, CO
Passionate and creative baking and pastry arts chef with experience and education in a wide range of specialty baking techniques. Detailed oriented with a talent for creating custom desserts, creating specialty desserts and laying out dessert buffets. Competent, reliable, and dedicated to creating a positive patron dining experience.
baked goods production dessert buffets chocolates and confections
cake decorating skills presentation and display creative detail
production schedule proficiency food safety standards strong work ethic
EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University, Denver, CO May 2020 Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts
Graduated with Honors 4.00 GPA
National Restaurant Association May 2019
Certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
EXPERIENCE
Mauro Farms & Bakery, Vineland, CO March 2020-Current
Assistant Baker
• Crafted specialty baked items, including potica, spritzer cookies and lady fingers.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers and staff in a professional setting
• Promoted sales through quality service, specialty orders, and product knowledge
Fire Within Bread Conference
Student Intern November 2019
• Practiced several bread making techniques and skills under the guidance of Chef Michael Kalanty
• Learned how to create decorative forms of bread from Chef Stephine Peterson
• Mastered techniques with wood fire cooking and baking.
Fill a Plate for Hunger, Denver, CO
Volunteer September 2019
• Prepped platters of food and helped serve food to attendees
• Worked with several well-known chefs in and around the Denver Area
• Cleaned and bussed tables
Aspen Meadows Resort a Dolce Resort, Aspen, CO
Pastry Intern June 2019-September 2019
• Produced baked items including cookies, mousses and petits gateaux for resort restaurant menus
• Assembled and decorated cakes under head pastry chef’s guidance
• Managed and set up a dessert banquet, including 120 each of 15 different desserts for Aspen Ideas Festival
• Managed and set up a dessert buffet, including 100 each of 12 different desserts for various weddings
Jessica Barker
(719) 251- 5865| ------------ | Denver, CO
Passionate and creative baking and pastry arts chef with experience and education in a wide range of specialty baking techniques. Detailed oriented with a talent for creating custom desserts, creating specialty desserts and laying out dessert buffets. Competent, reliable, and dedicated to creating a positive patron dining experience.
baked goods production dessert buffets chocolates and confections
cake decorating skills presentation and display creative detail
production schedule proficiency food safety standards strong work ethic
EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University, Denver, CO May 2020 Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts
Graduated with Honors 4.00 GPA
National Restaurant Association May 2019
Certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
EXPERIENCE
Mauro Farms & Bakery, Vineland, CO March 2020-Current
Assistant Baker
• Crafted specialty baked items, including potica, spritzer cookies and lady fingers.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers and staff in a professional setting
• Promoted sales through quality service, specialty orders, and product knowledge
Fire Within Bread Conference
Student Intern November 2019
• Practiced several bread making techniques and skills under the guidance of Chef Michael Kalanty
• Learned how to create decorative forms of bread from Chef Stephine Peterson
• Mastered techniques with wood fire cooking and baking.
Fill a Plate for Hunger, Denver, CO
Volunteer September 2019
• Prepped platters of food and helped serve food to attendees
• Worked with several well-known chefs in and around the Denver Area
• Cleaned and bussed tables
Aspen Meadows Resort a Dolce Resort, Aspen, CO
Pastry Intern June 2019-September 2019
• Produced baked items including cookies, mousses and petits gateaux for resort restaurant menus
• Assembled and decorated cakes under head pastry chef’s guidance
• Managed and set up a dessert banquet, including 120 each of 15 different desserts for Aspen Ideas Festival
• Managed and set up a dessert buffet, including 100 each of 12 different desserts for various weddings