R. Patrick Lewis
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with focus on pastry arts, delivering exquisite creations for upscale dining experiences. Known for aesthetic instinct, collaborative spirit, and keen adaptability, reliably meeting diverse and ever-evolving kitchen demands. Specializes in precise technical baking, creative design, and maintaining high standards of food safety.
Quote: "Food is the only art form that appeals to one's sense of taste. Thus, pastry arts exist to inspire, entertain, and soothe, just as the best film, painting, or piece of music."
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality and Production Trainer
Chick-fil-A
Hinesville, GA
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions to onboard new team members and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team effectiveness and reduced onboarding time for new hires.
- Prepared diverse menu items, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Mastered each stage of preparation for all CFA menu items.
Pastry Chef
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed innovative pastry recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Collaborated with culinary team to ensure quality and compatibility synergy in all dishes.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
Artisan Baker
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed tailor-made menus for varied demographics of guests.
- Operated commercial baking equipment, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared and packaged a wide variety of hot and cold pastries and desserts, both traditional and innovative.
- Engaged with repeat customers to develop a rapport and learn their favorite products.
Freelance Baking & Pastry Work
The Patch
Hinesville, GA
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Built physical and online consumer base.
- Developed and executed pastry recipes to best suit a variety of private clients.
- Collaborated with clients on the best-suited menu for events such as weddings, graduations, showers, birthdays, and charity galas.
- Implemented new presentation techniques that improved visual appeal of pastries served.
- Produced small and medium scale inventories of visually appealing and delicious pastries for important events and clients.
Education
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA06-2026
Skills
- Modern dessert plating
- Entremet and pastry assembly
- Knife skills
- Menu development
- Works well under pressure
- Customer service
- Eager to serve
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, ServSafe - 2024-2029
- Certified Quality and Production Trainer, Chick-Fil-A - 2026-Present
Timeline
Quality and Production Trainer
Chick-fil-A
12.2024 - Current
Pastry Chef
Savannah Technical College
01.2024 - Current
Artisan Baker
Savannah Technical College
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Baking & Pastry Work
The Patch
09.2021 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Savannah Technical College