Hi, I’m
CYNTHIA CASTELLANOS
Pastry/Baker
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. I have over 25 years of baking experience. I started my own online business selling pastries of all sorts.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Love From Cyndee's
Pastry Baker
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
Education
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary ArtsBoulder, CO
No Degree from Pastry Chef
10.2023
University Overview
- Dean's List - July 2022- September 2022
Skills
- Oven Operation
- Accurate Scale Operation
- Damage Identification
- Perceptual Speed
- Proper Food Handling
- Mixing and Blending
- Pie Crust Preparation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Dough Preparation and Baking
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Dessert Preparation
- Cooking Machinery Operation
- Ingredients Measurement
- Icing Preparation
- Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
- Active Listening
- Kitchen Operations
- Standardized Recipes
- Portion Sizes
- Food Safety Regulations
- Plating and Presentation
- Product Wrapping and Packaging
Additional Information
The last fifteen years I've taken care of both of my elderly parents until they passed on. I've also started my own online bakery business. In July 2022; I started my Pastry Chef classes at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. I was put on the Presidents list for my academic proformance. Prior to taking care of my parents I was a lead teacher and taught 4-5th grade at Eperanza Montessori School in South Phoenix.
Timeline
Pastry Baker
Love From Cyndee's
01.2019 - Current
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
No Degree from Pastry Chef
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