About Me
Welcome to Kennedy M. Wright's Portfolio! I am equal parts technical pro and creative dreamer! As a CIA-trained pastry specialist, I’m thrilled to launch my career by crafting delicacies that are as thoughtful as they are tasty. I’m seeking a role where I can push the boundaries of traditional pastry while making every guest’s day a bit brighter with my creations.
Pastry Expertise
Chocolatiering (Bean-to-Bar)
Entremets & Petit Gateauxs
Chocolate & Sugar Showpieces
Cake Decorating
Bread Baking
Plated Desserts
Allergen-Friendly Baking
Experience
Freelance Pastry Chef | London & NYC | 2024 - Present
From pop-up takeovers to high-volume cafe operations, I specialize in executing high-quality pastry services while boosting profitability through strategic ingredient cross-utilization and recipe optimization. By blending CIA-trained technical precision with sustainable sourcing, I ensure every bake minimizes waste and maximizes guest satisfaction.
Skills
Chocolate & Sugar Work
Menu Planning & Costing
Recipe Development
Food Safety & Quality Control
Sustainable Business Practices
Server | Ore Hill & Swyft | 2023
Educated guests on sustainably sourced ingredients and tea craftsmanship while collaborating with the culinary team to deliver precise, allergy-conscious service. I combined deep product knowledge with efficient teamwork to ensure high-quality, timely guest experiences.
2015 - 2020
Recipe Development Assistant (Intern) | The White Elephant | 2022
Collaborated with chefs on dessert development while ensuring rigorous allergen labeling and quality control for accurate order fulfillment. Additionally, I maintained a high standard of kitchen efficiency to consistently meet guest expectations and safety requirements.
Caterer | Purple Pastries | 2014 - 2021
Delivered high-quality pastry services for diverse events while managing end-to-end menu planning, budgeting, and cost-control strategies to drive profitability. I ensured all operations exceeded customer service expectations and strictly adhered to ServSafe (NRA) food safety standards.
Education
2010 - 2015
Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor's Business Administration Degree in Food Business Management (Magna Cum Laude)
Advanced Concepts of Baking & Pastry Concentration
City St. George's, University of London
Master of Science Degree in Food Policy (Merit)
Dissertation Topic: The Impact of Male and Female Caregivers' Involvement in Food Preparations & Feeding Practices on Child Eating Behaviour