Jada Heyward

Newport News, VA 23606 • 757-232-0381 • jadhey9908@students.ecpi.edu

Objective
To secure an entry-level baking production position where I can increase my industry knowledge and hone the skills
obtained through my training and education.

Education
ECPI University Culinary Institute of Virginia, Newport News, VA
Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts

New Horizons Regional Educational Center, Newport News, VA

Completed 2-year Culinary Arts program

AC Moore Cake Decorating Class, Yorktown, VA

Skills and Abilities

 Knowledgeable in basic culinary and baking and pastry skills
 Proven abilities in high-volume food and baking prep and production
 Experienced in training new team members
 Able to follow instructions and recipes

Work Experience
Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, VA November 2017- January 2018
Baker
 Involved in production prep including making and plating desserts for events
 Responsible for daily prep of desserts for high class restaurant
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA March 2014 – July 2017
Baker
 Bread production; Pizza, Rye/Vienne bread, pretzel, etc.
 Handled high production machinery; rounder, pizza press, and other various kitchen equipment
 Packaged bread for transportation around park
Kitchen Cook
 Prepared food and cooked foods, from Macaroni and Cheese to deserts and fruits to be taking to the lines of the
Smokehouse Kitchen
Cashier/Server
 Handled money transactions, made pretzels and churros, assisted customers, helped with cleaning the building at
night

Volunteer Experience
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
 Chef's Auction, Williamsburg Lodge - Williamsburg, VA
o Participated in auction as desk helper
 Helped run school concession stand, for basketball games

FCCLA (Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America)

 Served dinners to guest, participated in mini-sales to student and staff, made pies and cookies for fundraiser
 Jada Heyward
Newport News, VA 23606 • 757-232-0381 • jadhey9908@students.ecpi.edu

References
Dominique Lewis, Pastry Chef Instructor
757-812-2911
Dolewis@chefva.com

Jennifer Whisler, Baker

757-585-8219
jenntwhisler@gmail.com

Linda Stubbs, Retired Educational Instructor

757-812-2337
625 Taliaferro Road, Newport News VA