Carmen Mendoza
The Bronx
Summary
Organized and efficient Preparer with experience In pastry another food too
Example
Pastas, salads.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preparer pastas and pastry
Faun restaurant
Brooklyn
07.2016 - 10.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure fresh ingredients were always available.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Monitored food quality to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Implemented efficient food prep methods to streamline operations during busy shifts.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding menu updates and specials.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of food.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
Pastry Prep Cook
Tao Restaurant
New York
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared a variety of pastries and desserts for high-volume restaurant service.
- Assisted in developing new dessert recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards daily.
- Organized ingredients and supplies for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Executed plating presentations to align with restaurant's aesthetic standards.
- Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.
- Rotated and organized stock in refrigerator and freezer to minimize waste.
- Followed recipes to create cake, cookies and products.
- Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
- Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
- Decorated cakes with frosting, chocolate shavings, nuts, fruits and other toppings as requested by customers.
- Monitored expiration dates on food products stored in the refrigerator or freezer to ensure quality standards were met.
- Rolled out dough to desired thicknesses for various types of pastry products.
- Provided input on how to improve existing recipes or processes.
- Cleaned work surfaces and equipment after each shift to prevent cross-contamination between batches.
- Kept track of inventory levels of all necessary baking supplies including flour, sugar, butter .
- Assembled individual desserts such as éclairs and cream puffs filled with custard or ganache.
- Organized baking trays on racks for efficient cooling time.
- Mixed ingredients together in a bowl or mixer with the correct speed setting.
- Filled pie shells with custard fillings and topped them with meringue.
- Prepared doughs and batters for pies, cakes, breads, pastries, and other sweet goods according to recipes.
- Created decorative garnishes from fruits, chocolate sauce and whipped cream for plated desserts.
- Observed proper sanitation procedures while handling raw ingredients.
- Ensured that all dishes were presented attractively before serving.
- Managed inventory of pastry ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability.
Education
Federico Gonzales Suarez
Alausi - Ecuador , Chimborazo Skills
- pastry decoration
- food preparation
- kitchen organization
- effective communication
- menu development
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- Sanitation standards
- Weights and measurements
- Line work
- Packing slip verification
- Punctual and reliable
- Production line work
- Interpersonal communication
- Basic math skills
- food safety compliance
- quality control
- team collaboration
- Food safety
Timeline
Preparer pastas and pastry
Faun restaurant
07.2016 - 10.2022
Pastry Prep Cook
Tao Restaurant
10.2013 - 06.2016
Federico Gonzales Suarez