Molly Donahue

Molly Donahue

Culinary Kitchen Laboratory Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pastry Cook 1 - Disney's Contemporary Resort | Graduate of the Disney Culinary Program - Disney's Hollywood Studios | Aspiring Food Photographer and Food Stylist

  • Education

    • Valencia College

      2021 - 2023
      Associate of Arts - AA, Associate of Science - AS Baking & Pastry Management 3.98, President's List every semester

      Activities and Societies: Member of Culinary and Confectionary Arts Student Association - 2 years, Historian/Social Media Chair for CCASA 2021-2022, Co-President of CCASA 2022-2023, recipient of the NRAEF Scholarship both years Throughout my classes at Valencia College, I learned how to be organized, work as a team, and how to manage my time efficiently. As the Historian/Social Media Chair for CCASA, I was responsible for posting about upcoming events for the members, marketing of the bake sales, and recording the events for future prosperity. As the Co-President of CCASA, it was my responsibility to promote the association by speaking to classes for recruitment, planning and organizing all association events… Show more Throughout my classes at Valencia College, I learned how to be organized, work as a team, and how to manage my time efficiently. As the Historian/Social Media Chair for CCASA, I was responsible for posting about upcoming events for the members, marketing of the bake sales, and recording the events for future prosperity. As the Co-President of CCASA, it was my responsibility to promote the association by speaking to classes for recruitment, planning and organizing all association events, creating a budget for the association and overseeing the implementation of the budget and financials throughout the year, baking and preparing items for the bake sales, ordering items for the events, and working with both Valencia College and UCF on coordination of the bake sales. I also helped plan the yearly association trip to the National Restaurant Association food show in Chicago. Show less

  • Experience

    • Valencia College

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
      Culinary Kitchen Laboratory Assistant

      I was a lab assistant in the culinary kitchens at Valencia College. It was my responsibility to order food/items from Sysco and US Foods and receive/unload the truck weekly. I also made items such as purees, oat milk, creme fraiche, etc. for the Chefs to use in their instruction and prepped the kitchens for them each week. I prepared food, set up, served, and cleaned up for catered events. I also set up and cleaned up for visiting Chef demos. I was responsible for cleaning the kitchens daily and performing deep cleans as needed. I took inventory weekly and labeled/dated all food items and cleaned the freezers and refrigerators weekly. I checked all equipment to make sure it was working properly and sent off any equipment that needed repairs. I attended Board of Directors meetings and recorded the minutes. I assisted with Grand Buffet each semester by greeting guests, setting up and cleaning up for the event. Show less

    • Walt Disney World

      Oct 2023 - now

      I am excited to announce I will be starting a full-time Pastry Cook 1 position at Disney's Contemporary Resort at the end of April! I have enjoyed my time in the Disney Culinary Program and look forward to the next chapter in my Cast Member journey. Thank you to everyone I worked with at Hollywood Studios...I will miss working with you! I worked in both the finishing and production kitchens.

      • Pastry Cook 1

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Disney Culinary Program

        Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Baking and Pastry Specialist Certificate

      Valencia College
      May 2022
    • Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate

      Valencia College
      May 2022
    • Pastry Chef's Apprentice Certificate

      Valencia College
      May 2022
    • Pastry Chef's Assistant Certificate

      Valencia College
      May 2022
    • ServSafe Food Handler

      National Restaurant Association
      Apr 2020
    • Microsoft Office Specialist: Publisher

      Microsoft
      May 2019
    • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Word and Word 2019)

      Microsoft
      May 2019
    • Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel 2016

      Microsoft
      May 2019
    • Microsoft Office Specialist: Powerpoint Certification

      Microsoft
      May 2019