Courtney Laymance

Work Experience: 
 

Kess Eshun’s “Savor Kravings” Kitchen, Frisco, TX-      Oct. 21st, 2017 - Aug. 30th, 2018

• Planned, tested, and executed decorated cakes, recipes, fruit carvings, etc.

• Used buttercream, fondant, cake, fruits, vegetables, meats, and various other mediums to complete finished products.

• Gained experience in taking orders, consulting with clients, and receiving feedback on quality and likelihood of future orders.

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“SavorKravings” Pop-Up Restaurant, Dallas, TX -         Oct. 21st, 2017

• Assisted chef in plating 40 identical desserts. 

• Executed advanced plating design techniques. 

• Assisted service by delivering plates to customers.

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"SavorKravings" Pop-Up Restaurant, Frisco, TX-         Aug. 25th, 2018

• Assisted in planning, testing, and executing plated desserts. 

• Assisted in savory plating. 

• Served guests finished plates. 

• Maintained food safe conditions. 

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Cake Decorator, McKinney TX-                                                   Mar. 2019​

• Planned, tested, and executed decorated cakes. 

• Used buttercream, fondant, cake, and various other decorating mediums to complete finished cakes. 

• Gained experience in taking cake orders, consulting with clients, and receiving feedback on quality and likelihood of future orders.

• Delivered and completed cakes on site. 

• Baked and decorated pastries, cakes, and tarts for sale in the front case. 

• Maintained the baked goods in the case to ensure freshness and fullness. 

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Better Than Sex Dessert Restaurant, Plano, TX-  Aug 2019-Nov 2019

• Prepared and Baked desserts

• Stored desserts correctly according to FIFO and food safety standards

• Inspected kitchen for cleanliness, kept up with temp logs, inventory, and beverages

• Plated desserts on a busy line selling as many as 4,000 dollars worth of desserts a night

• Mixed drinks and cocktails for service

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Volunteer Activities, Restaurant Events, and Freelancing:

 

Savor Dallas Food and Wine Festival, Dallas, TX-         April 8th, 2017
•    Helped vendors bring in their wares. 
•    Assisted vendor “Asian Mint” in handing out bacon fried rice.

 

Art Institute Open House, Dallas, TX-                            June 10th, 2017
•    Assisted chef in pate a choux demonstration for potential students. 

 

Scarf Luncheon Dessert Preparation, Dallas, TX-        Oct. 18th, 2017
•    Designed and executed a dessert concept from start to finish. 
•    Prepared 35 identical plates for service. 

 

Veteran’s Luncheon, Dallas, TX-                                        Nov. 2nd, 2017
•    Designed and executed a dessert concept from start to finish. 
•    Prepared 40 identical plates for service. 

 

Catering Event: BKM Sowan Horan, Addison, TX-         Nov. 2nd, 2017
•    Assisted chef in minor hors devours tray preparation.
•    Served guests hors devours for the duration of the event. 
•    Maintained food safe conditions. 

 

President’s Honor Roll Luncheon, Dallas, TX-              Nov. 15th, 2017
•    Prepared several platters of finger foods for service. 
•    Demonstrated proper food presentation techniques. 
•    Demonstrated buffet assembly techniques. 

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Freelance Cake Decorating, Allen, TX-                    Aug. 2018 - Present

• Planned, tested, and executed sculpted, decorated cakes. 

• Used buttercream, fondant, cake, and various other decorating mediums to complete finished cakes. 

• Gained experience in taking cake orders, consulting with clients, and receiving feedback on quality and likelihood of future orders.

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Freelance Cake Decorating, Caddo Mills, TX-        Aug. 2018 - Present

• Planned, tested, and executed sculpted, decorated cakes. 

• Used buttercream, fondant, cake, and various other decorating mediums to complete finished cakes. 

• Gained experience in taking cake orders, consulting with clients, and receiving feedback on quality and likelihood of future orders.

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