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Amanda Fournier

Durham

Summary

Experienced baking professional prepared for leadership roles. My goal is creating high-quality baked goods with focus on precision. I'm a strong team collaborator, ensuring smooth operations and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in artisanal breads, and pastries. Well versed in special dietary needs, including vegan, gluten free, and paleo.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Baker

Panera Bread
08.2019 - 04.2025
  • Mentored new bakers in developing their skills through hands-on training sessions and constructive feedback.
  • Maintained detailed records of production outputs daily, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to meet demand, both in daily production and catering.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
  • Collaborated closely with other department heads to align cross-functional goals and strategies for company-wide success.

Head Pastry Chef/Bread Baker

Ross Bread Shoppe and Coffee House
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Baking fresh organic breads and pastries, including gluten free and vegan options.
  • Creating a new menu with the changing seasons, and working with local markets and their seasonal items.
  • Informing customers of produce details, along with allergens.

Cake Decorator/Baker

Big Y
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.

Baker

Buttercelli Bakery
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers, and pre-existing orders.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers while handling our gluten free, vegan, and paleo products.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.

Baker/Pastry Chef

Tender Greens
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Daily production, prep, ordering, and customer relations/service.
  • Keeping track of sales to determine daily production.
  • Making products from scratch, including vegan and gluten free.
  • Using fresh and seasonal produce while keeping high attention to detail, flavor, and texture.

Education

Associate of Science - Baking

The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
01-2011

Skills

  • Catering experience
  • Food safety
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Allergy awareness
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Management

Timeline

Head Baker

Panera Bread
08.2019 - 04.2025

Head Pastry Chef/Bread Baker

Ross Bread Shoppe and Coffee House
07.2017 - 07.2018

Cake Decorator/Baker

Big Y
06.2016 - 07.2017

Baker

Buttercelli Bakery
06.2015 - 10.2015

Baker/Pastry Chef

Tender Greens
07.2014 - 12.2014

Associate of Science - Baking

The Institute of Culinary Education

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