John White
Littleton
Summary
Versatile pastry professional with a strong background in artisan baking, large-scale dessert production, and event-based catering. Skilled in recipe development, flavor pairing, and presentation, with a focus on creating refined, high-quality pastry offerings. Experience in managing front-of-house and back-of-house teams, coordinating service flow, and maintaining consistency under high-volume and high-pressure conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Baker and Caterer
Cohen's Cuisine
Denver
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong customer service skills by engaging with clients, accommodating special requests and ensuring a high quality guest experience.
- Menu development, flavor composition, fermentation techniques and presentation.
- Managed front of house operations, including staff coordination, service flow, and client communication.
- Oversaw daily and event - based production in both small batch and large scale outputs.
- Led kitchen and floor teams for both on and off site events, ensuring smooth service, timing and quality control under pressure.
- Advanced time management and organization skills.
Education
Associates in Occupational Studies - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Menu and Recipe Development
- Flavor Composition and Pairing
- Pastry and Dessert Preparation
- Chocolate and Fondant Work (Tempering, Decoration, and Finishing)
- Artisan Bread and Sourdough Production
- Advanced Baking Techniques and Mixing Methods
- Food Safety, Sanitation, and Allergy Awareness
- Cost and Portion Control
- Inventory and Storage Management
- Production and Event Planning
- Staff Training and Kitchen Coordination
- Bakery and Front-of-House Operations
- Quality Assurance and Presentation Standards
- Customer Service and Communication
- Time Management and Attention to Detail
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Problem Solving and Team Collaboration
- Cake design, assembly, and decoration (buttercream, fondant, mirror glaze, etc)
- Precision in weights, measurements, and ratios
State Food Safety Certification
- Certification in food safety and sanitation, demonstrating knowledge of proper food handling, storage, hygiene practices and compliance with health regulations.
Timeline
Baker and Caterer
Cohen's Cuisine
08.2021 - Current
Associates in Occupational Studies - Baking And Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts