Kayla Hawkes
Irwin
Summary
Creative professional in culinary arts, specializing in baking, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in dough preparation, decoration techniques, and flavor pairing. Excel at time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Production Worker
Delallo's Italian Marketplace
Jeannette
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored equipment during operations and calibrated settings to maintain optimal temperatures and speeds.
- Cleaned, sanitized and restocked workstations at end of shift.
- Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.
- Weighed ingredients accurately to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
Murrysville
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Sous Chef
Carlos y Mickey's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
El Paso
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Chef De Partie
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant
El Paso
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
US Amry
El Paso
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Managed risks associated with field operations, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
- Maintained detailed records regarding operation, maintenance, repairs, and modifications made to the Patriot Fire Control Enhanced System.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
Crew Member
Five Guys
Irwin
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
Education
Diploma - Baking And Pastry
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05-2025
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Time management
- Ingredient measurement
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Kitchen leadership
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certificate
- RAMP Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bakery Production Worker
Delallo's Italian Marketplace
01.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
11.2022 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Carlos y Mickey's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
10.2016 - 08.2017
Chef De Partie
Kiki's Mexican Restaurant
01.2016 - 10.2016
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
US Amry
08.2012 - 01.2016
Crew Member
Five Guys
08.2010 - 05.2012
Diploma - Baking And Pastry
Westmoreland County Community College
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