Ashley Arias

Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and team management. Possesses specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, staff recruitment/training and food safety compliance.

Sous Chef at FOLKS PIZZERIA (2026-03 – 2026-07)

• Daily monitoring of inventory and managing lists for staff
• Responsible for running day to day operations of the kitchen from AM-PM, alongside assisting head chef on duty with special tasks like recipe developments and any changes that need to be communicated or shown to staff for training
• Proficiency in all stations and ability to train new staff members
• Helping oversee and run service to make sure everyone is working efficiently and guests are being served at adequate times
• Maintaining safety and sanitation protocols

Executive Chef at BEACHWOOD PIZZA AND BEER (2023-06 – 2026-03)

• Trained new kitchen staff on recipes and safety protocols
• Developed daily specials based on seasonal produce availability
• Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts and specialty items
• Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met
• Performed administrative duties including scheduling and payroll

Baker/Assembly at SMOKING TIGER BREAD FACTORY (2023-03 – 2023-07)

• Working in the preparation and assembly of Korean inspired products like morning breads, ring croissants, scones, mochis, toasts, and crofles
• Multitasking by being able to manage ovens while also producing goods and preparing items to be displayed out front
• Making sure that stock is counted, assembly teams ingredients are refilled/available and ensuring that bread and scone preparations for the nexts days shift are in check

Baking and Pastry Major in Baking and Pastry Science – ORANGE COAST COLLEGE (2021 – 2023)