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Eric Zarate

Pastry Cook
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Adept at pastry preparation and recipe development. My strong foundation in food safety and sanitation practices, combined with a knack for teamwork and collaboration, ensured high-quality offerings and efficient kitchen operations. I excel in creating visually appealing and delicious pastries, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and repeat business. Well-qualified culinary professional adept at creating dough, ice creams, sorbets and pastries that delight diners. Excellent multitasking and communication skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook

Casa Cipriani
09.2022 - Current
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
  • Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
  • Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.

Pastry Cook

River Cafe
03.2018 - 08.2022
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Expanded knowledge of various baking techniques through hands-on practice and ongoing training under the supervision of skilled professionals.
  • Prepared ingredients for daily baking tasks, ensuring accurate measurements and freshest quality possible.
  • worked on the line

Pastry Helper

Empire Dinner
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by providing assistance to colleagues when needed.
  • Helped maintain adequate inventory levels through efficient use of resources while minimizing wastage.
  • Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitizing work surfaces and tools before and after use.

Vegan Baker

Blossom Bakery Nyc
06.2012 - 10.2016
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Pastry Line Cook

Blossom Cafe
01.2008 - 05.2012
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining the pastry production process and reducing waste.
  • Ensured freshness of offerings by regularly monitoring and replacing ingredients as necessary.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers, addressing any concerns or requests in a prompt manner.

Skills

Food Safety

Pastry preparation

Recipe Development

Sanitation Practices

Ingredient Selection

Glazing and Icing application

Organization

Workflow Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Ingredient Sourcing

Dessert Preparation

Food Plating

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Pastry Cook

Casa Cipriani
09.2022 - Current

Pastry Cook

River Cafe
03.2018 - 08.2022

Pastry Helper

Empire Dinner
12.2016 - 02.2018

Vegan Baker

Blossom Bakery Nyc
06.2012 - 10.2016

Pastry Line Cook

Blossom Cafe
01.2008 - 05.2012
Eric ZaratePastry Cook