Rae
Pastry & Kitchen Prep Worker
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About
I’m a food-service and food-production professional with hands-on experience in kitchen preparation, scratch baking, café operations, meat and seafood preparation, and catering. I enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in preparing quality products, maintaining clean and organized workspaces, and following food-safety standards.
My experience includes preparing fresh pastries and breakfast items, assisting with coffee-roasting orders and inventory, processing and packaging meat, and supporting kitchen teams in fast-paced environments. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning new techniques and recipes.
I’m looking for opportunities in food preparation, bakery and pastry production, kitchen support, café operations, food production, and related roles where I can contribute my experience and continue developing my skills.
Experience
Vent Coffee Roasters — Pastry & Kitchen Prep Worker
Baltimore, MD | October 2024 – August 2025
- Prepared pastries from scratch for daily production.
- Prepared breakfast and brunch items to order.
- Supported kitchen preparation, plating, sanitation, and daily café operations.
- Assisted with coffee-roasting orders and café inventory.
- Collaborated with front- and back-of-house staff.
BJ’s Wholesale Club — Butcher
Baltimore, MD | April 2024 – October 2024
- Cut, ground, and processed fresh meats, including special customer requests.
- Weighed, wrapped, packaged, and labeled meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Assisted customers with product questions and recommendations.
- Maintained meat displays and supported inventory organization.
Kalaya — Seafood Butcher
Philadelphia, PA | 2022 – 2024
- Prepared and portioned ingredients according to kitchen needs and recipes.
- Organized products for service and followed food-safety procedures.
- Maintained proper storage and handling of perishable ingredients.
Primal Supply Meats — Butcher’s Apprentice
Philadelphia, PA | October 2018 – 2022
- Advanced from part-time dishwasher to full-time butcher’s apprentice.
- Prepared and packed customer subscription orders.
- Recorded freezer temperatures and maintained storage logs.
- Trained on meat grinders and bandsaws.
- Helped customers understand meat cuts and their uses.
Primal Supply Meats — Dishwasher
Philadelphia, PA | February 2018 – October 2018
- Cleaned dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas.
- Helped maintain a sanitary and organized workspace.
Vanilya — Baker
Philadelphia, PA | July 2016 – October 2018
- Prepared baked goods for daily bakery production.
- Followed established recipes and production practices.
Onyx Catering — Prep Cook
Bowie, MD | 2014 – 2016
- Assisted with ingredient preparation and catering setup.
- Followed recipes and preparation instructions.
- Supported organized, efficient food preparation for events.
Education
High School Diploma
Graduated in 2016
Additional practical training and experience in kitchen preparation, baking, meat processing, food handling, and sanitation through professional employment.
