Danielle Treadwell
Whangamata,WKO
Summary
Dedicated and focused pastry chef with 10+ years of industry experience spanning several roles in both front of house and back of house in high volume restaurants and cafes. In my previous role as sous at Quad I was primarily responsible for handling cabinet and baking production due to my particular skillset. This included training new staff when required, developing new recipes, costing, and substantial recipe testing. I also worked on hotline during service when required (during rushes) to support the head chef, and was able to switch seamlessly in and out between sections. Recipe testing and menu development are excellent creative outlets for me, and I particularly enjoy designing signature menu items that spark interest among customers and create a point of discussion, one such product happened to be the cheese scones which, happily, gained a fan following during my time at Quad and are always in high demand. Having spent time in high volume production-style corporate kitchens, cafes, and clubs my experience lies in western style cooking, with pastry, baking, and desserts being my passions and area of expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie/ Junior Sous
Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Achieved 30% increase in dessert sales in my first 12 months of employment
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Trained, supervised and relieved chefs at variety of food preparation stations.
- Shared knowledge and experience as a pastry chef with others to improve efficiency and quality of food served in a high-volume environment.
Baker/Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
Cakewalk Ink
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
- Analyzed customer preferences to design and create tailored products.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
Sous Chef
Quad Eatery
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mentored junior/new kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Replaced 'pre-prepared' baked goods in cabinet with scratch made recipes that led to consistent customer satisfaction and built loyalty among regulars.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality, carefully selecting suppliers and negotiating better prices.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure cohesive dining experience, addressing any customer concerns with prompt and effective solutions.
Education
Level 6 Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality And Tourism
Queenstown Resort College
Queenstown, NZLevel 4 Diploma in Craft Baking - Cookery
Competenz
Tauranga, NZ02.2021
Skills
- Good stress management skills
- Adaptive and creative
- Eye for detail
- Solid problem solver
- Team player
- Barista other FoH skills
- Can take constructive criticism well
- Safe work practices
- New recipe and menu development
- Cake sculpting
- Good conflict resolution skills
References
Dennis Matthews - Head Chef (current), Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
021 321 603
Ping Klongthanakit - Owner (current), Quad Eatery
021 0687 293
Seiji Kaneko - Head Chef (current), Quad Eatery
021 025 77737
Timeline
Sous Chef
Quad Eatery
10.2023 - 10.2024
Baker/Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
Cakewalk Ink
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chef De Partie/ Junior Sous
Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
08.2020 - 08.2022
Level 6 Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality And Tourism
Queenstown Resort College
Level 4 Diploma in Craft Baking - Cookery
Competenz
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