Ernys Leon
Katy,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pastry Chef with a proven track record at El Horno, specializing in innovative dessert presentation and new recipe development. Adept at optimizing ingredient usage and fostering team collaboration, I consistently enhance customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards of quality and creativity in pastry preparation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
El Horno
Katy, TX
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed and executed diverse pastry recipes to meet seasonal menu changes.
- Collaborated with team to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
- Assisted in training new staff on pastry preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and ensure freshness.
- Innovated dessert presentation techniques, enhancing customer satisfaction and aesthetic appeal.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
Pastry Chef
El Indio Bakery
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Mentored junior pastry cooks, fostering skills in baking and creative design.
- Led special event preparations, coordinating with front-of-house teams for seamless service.
- Evaluated ingredient quality, ensuring consistent taste and texture across all products.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
- Utilized social media to showcase new and seasonal desserts, driving increased foot traffic to establishment.
- Fostered culture of creativity and excellence in pastry department, leading to high team morale and productivity.
- Improved supplier relationships to secure high-quality ingredients, ensuring superior product offerings.
- Organized and executed pastry workshops for community, enhancing establishment's reputation.
Education
Chemistry in Food - Food
Universidad
La Habana Cuba 07.2015
Skills
Pastry techniques
Pastry preparation
Ingredient knowledge
Menu planning
Dessert preparation
Chocolate work
Food plating
Catering expertise
Flavor pairing
Glazing and icing application
Creativity and innovation
Pastries expertise
Menu preparation
Frosting and decoration
Dough preparation and baking
Cake and pastry decoration
Attention to detail
Cake decorating
Ingredient preparation
New recipe development
Batter and filling preparation
Timeline
Pastry Chef
El Horno
01.2024 - 01.2026
Pastry Chef
El Indio Bakery
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chemistry in Food - Food
Universidad