EDUARDO GARCIA
DALLAS,Texas
Summary
Experienced culinary professional successful at producing high-quality, from-scratch jams, creams, sauces and pastries. Focused on providing customers with delicious, quality desserts. Systematic, resourceful and bringing top skills in communication and work delegation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook / Jr Pastry Chef
Villa Azur Restaurant
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
- Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items.
- Ensured proper storage of products to prevent spoilage or contamination.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
- Adjusted oven temperatures as needed throughout the day depending on product being baked.
- Inspected finished goods before packaging them up for sale or delivery.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly cleaned, maintained, stored and calibrated regularly.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Collaborated with the executive chef to pair desserts with menu items for optimal dining experience.
- Coordinated with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of desserts.
- Designed and maintained a clean, organized, and efficient pastry kitchen layout.
- Utilized artistic skills to decorate cakes and pastries, enhancing presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Monitored color of baking items to raise or lower temperature or remove from oven.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
- Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Food rotation
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Salad preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Recipe Adaptation
- Punctual and honest
- Food Safety Standards
- Active listener
- Stock Rotation
- Following cooking methods
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Knife Skills
- Menu Item Memorization
- Highly motivated
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook / Jr Pastry Chef
Villa Azur Restaurant
10.2021 - 12.2023
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