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Rebecca R. Dostal
                                                                  55 Malvern Avenue Cranston, RI 02905
                                                                                 girlinmt@hotmail.com
                                                                                         406-697-6756

OBJECTIVE: Creative, energetic pastry chef with a focus on sustainable, fresh foods seeks the position of
Pastry Chef.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
   • Conceptualize and create new products and menus utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients
   • Approach problems with a positive attitude to explore solutions
   • Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude toward coworkers and customers even in times of stress
EDUCATION:
Johnson & Wales University                                                     Providence, RI
Bachelors of Science: Baking & Pastry Arts                                     Candidate, 08/10
Associates Degree: Baking & Pastry Arts, Summa Cum Laude                       Degree, 02/2009
Concentration: Leadership                                                      GPA: 3.87

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Josiah’s                                                                        Providence, RI
Grill Cook                                                                      01/09 – 05/09
     • Prepared food, organized station, finished products to order, and served customers quickly and
         efficiently
     • Maintained a clean working environment even in times of high customer turn over

Tom Douglas Pastry Kitchen                                                     Seattle, WA
Pastry Intern                                                                  09/08 – 11/08
    • Baked and finished desserts and pastries for 5 fine dining restaurants

Nine Quarter Circle Ranch                                                      Gallatin Gateway, MT
Head Baker/ Second Cook                                                        05/08 – 09/08
    • Baked and finished breads, pastries, and desserts for up to 90 people daily
    • Surpassed expectations and improved menu by developing new items
Albertson’s Bakery                                                           Billings, MT
Baker                                                                        01/07 – 08/07
    • Promoted products while assisting customers and taking orders
    • Baked, packaged, and stocked breads, pastries, and cookies for over 100 customers daily

Honors and Associations:
   • JWU Pride Award                                                           03/10
   • Dean’s List                                                               09/07 – Present
   • Collegiate Honors Society                                                 09/07 – Present
   • Various volunteer opportunities through Collegiate Honors
       Society amounting to approximately 70 hours                             09/07 – Present
   • TAP Food Safety Manager Certification Training and Food
       Handler Training Certification                                          11/07 – Present
   • Pastry Arts Club Secretary                                                03/08 – 03/09
   • Community Service Learning: tutored the kindergarteners
       of Chester Barrows Elementary for 8 hours each week                     12/08 – 03/09
   • American Culinary Federation Member                                       04/09 – Present
References and Portfolio Available Upon Request