Experience

William Penn Inn

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Pastry Chef

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2022

  Manages and organizes the day to day operations of a scratch pastry kitchen, including long term planning for special events.Plans and organizes the production and service of a seasonal retail bakery selling cakes, pies, cookies, breads and candies. Creates and executes dessert menus including seasonal, special occasion and standard house dessert menus for three restaurants seating up to 300 guests a night and 500 guests for brunch on Sundays.Creates and executes dessert menus for two banquet facilities, including planning and execution of wedding and specialty cakes production for events ranging from 12 to 200 guests. Responsible for the interviewing and hiring, administering and coordinating the schedule, training, work load and quality standards of all pastry kitchen staff.Participates in daily, weekly and monthly inventories, purchasing ingredients and supplies, managing cost control and labor hours. Develops standard operating procedures for a team of four to ten staff members to ensure consistency. Attends industry events to stay current on pastry techniques and trends and to maintain vendor relationships.

• Pastry Cook

  • May 2011 - Feb 2013

  Responsible for maintaining the production and execution of Sunday brunch pastries and desserts.Participated in the creation and execution of all restaurant and banquet dessert items.Assisted in weekly production of wedding and special occasion cakes.



Culinary Arts Institute at Montgomery County Community College

• Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

• Culinary Enthusiast Instructor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Prepare materials for and teach basic cooking and baking skills to aspiring young chefs. Instruct students on cake decorating techniques, advanced pastry methods and other baking trends. Prepare materials for and teach basic cooking and baking skills to aspiring young chefs. Instruct students on cake decorating techniques, advanced pastry methods and other baking trends.