Kaitlyn Irvin
Louisville
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in pastry items and established successful bread programs. Drove menu development initiatives while managing small pastry teams. Delivered exceptional results in artisan bread making and cake decorating through strategic planning and time management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PASTRY CHEF
The Grales
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2024 - 01.2026
• Assisted opening of Grale Goods bakery and cafe
• Created bread program
• Pastry production
• Plates dessert menu planning and production
• Event menu planning and production
PASTRY CHEF
Barn8
Prospect, Kentucky
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Bread production for restaurant and catering
- Pastry production for restaurant and catering
- Recipe testing for restaurant and catering
- Managed small pastry team
- Menu writing
- Scheduling
Prep / Line Cook
610 Magnolia
Louisville, KY
05.2021 - 07.2021
• Grade Manger prep
• Pastry prep
• Service
Baker
Wiltshire Pantry
Louisville, KY
01.2021 - 05.2021
• Morning bake
• Pastry production
PASTRY COOK
Millwrights
Simsbury, CT
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Completed dessert prep and worked service
- Assisted in event plating and packing holiday orders
BAKER
Goodwin Hospitality
Hartford, CT
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Donut production, biscuits, and various breakfast items
- Set up donut cases for breakfast service at Goodwin hotel
BAKER
410 Bakery
New Albany, IN
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Proofed and baked laminated items
- Baked various cookies and bakery items for coffee shop
Baker
Cake Flour
Louisville, KY
03.2016 - 01.2018
• Morning bake
• Pastry production
PASTRY EXTERN
Broadmoor Hotel & Resort
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed dessert prep and worked dinner service as a pastry extern
Education
ASSOCIATE - BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS
Culinary Institute Of America
Hyde Park, NY09.2018
PASTRY EXTERN - undefined
Broadmoor Hotel & Resort
Colorado Springs, CO01.2018
Skills
- Small team management
- Pastry skills
- Artisan bread making
- Opening and closing duties
- Time management
- Cake decorating
Certification
Certified Food Manager Training Course
Personal Information
Title: Pastry Chef
Timeline
PASTRY CHEF
The Grales
08.2024 - 01.2026
PASTRY CHEF
Barn8
07.2021 - 07.2024
Prep / Line Cook
610 Magnolia
05.2021 - 07.2021
Baker
Wiltshire Pantry
01.2021 - 05.2021
PASTRY COOK
Millwrights
06.2019 - 01.2020
BAKER
Goodwin Hospitality
03.2019 - 01.2020
BAKER
410 Bakery
10.2018 - 12.2018
PASTRY EXTERN
Broadmoor Hotel & Resort
09.2017 - 01.2018
Baker
Cake Flour
03.2016 - 01.2018
ASSOCIATE - BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS
Culinary Institute Of America
PASTRY EXTERN - undefined
Broadmoor Hotel & Resort