MEGAN MCINTOSH
Gaithersburg
Summary
Accomplished kitchen manager with extensive experience at Sunflower Bakery, specializing in staff leadership and quality assurance. Proficient in production scheduling and cost management, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Demonstrated ability to mentor diverse teams, driving exceptional performance and maintaining high food safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Sunflower Bakery
Rockville
01.2024 - Current
- Lead daily kitchen operations, supervising staff across all production.
- Implement quality assurance protocols for finished goods.
- Create and oversee daily production schedules to meet demand and maintain product consistency.
- Mentored Bakery Assistants and kitchen staff.
- Manage daily ingredient inventory and efficiently prepare food and supply orders to optimize costs.
- Enforce bakery policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and sanitation standards to maintain a safe, compliant kitchen environment.
Pastry Sous Chef Instructor
Sunflower Bakery
Rockville
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained individuals with diverse learning differences in skills required for employment in baking.
- Balanced production responsibilities with hands on instruction and mentorship.
- Supported kitchen staff and students during production as needed.
- Collaborated with Program staff to align training with student needs and program goals.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Redner’s Warehouse Markets
Reading
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported bakery operations including production planning, and merchandising.
- Ensured product quality, freshness, and adherence to food safety standards.
- Assisted with inventory management and ordering to maintain optimal stock levels.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Science
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Hyde Park, NY01.2020
Associate of Occupational Studies - Baking & Pastry
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Kitchen management and operations
- Staff leadership
- Training and development
- Performance support
- Production scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- Quality control
- Packaging oversight
- Inventory management
- Cost-effective ordering
- SOP implementation
- Sanitation compliance
- Timely bakery preparation
- Technical expertise
- Research and development
- Product formulation
- Recipe creation
- Gold standard establishment
- Experimental design
- Data collection and analysis
- Statistical evaluation
- Sensory assessment
- Focus group facilitation
- Hedonic testing
- Technical documentation
- Product demonstrations
- Ideation techniques
- Microbial ecology knowledge
- Aseptic technique proficiency
- Fermentation processes
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, 01/01/26
- Introductory HACCP Certification, 01/01/20
- ServSafe Allergens Certification, 01/01/26
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Sunflower Bakery
01.2024 - Current
Pastry Sous Chef Instructor
Sunflower Bakery
01.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Bakery Manager
Redner’s Warehouse Markets
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Science
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Associate of Occupational Studies - Baking & Pastry
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)