Francisca Blanco
Washington,DC
Summary
Resourceful Pastry Supervisor with background in overseeing daily operations of pastry departments, ensuring quality and consistency. Strengths include team leadership, recipe development, and inventory management. Demonstrated success in fostering creativity within teams and improving processes for increased efficiency.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Supervisor
Tatte Bakery And Cafe
Washington, DC
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the hiring, training and scheduling of pastry staff.
- Supervised daily production and ensured quality standards were met.
- Oversaw sanitation procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
- Created weekly work schedules for pastry team members.
- Provided guidance on food safety protocols to staff members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with pastry team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize workflow processes.
- Implemented new cake decoration techniques in accordance with trends.
- Adhered to all health codes while preparing pastries and desserts.
- Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
- Implemented quality control standards, conducting regular product and equipment inspections to ensure compliance.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- I have experience in mixtures such as cakes, muffins, brownies, cheesecake, mousse and I know how to make curd, jams, any type of meringue and also dough
Pastry Prep Cook
Old Ebbitt Grill
Washington, DC
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Prepared doughs and batters for pies, cakes, breads, pastries, and other sweet goods according to recipes.
- Measured ingredients accurately using kitchen scales and measuring cups.
- Mixed ingredients together in a bowl or mixer with the correct speed setting.
Pastry Prep Cook
Fiola by Fabio travochi
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared doughs and batters for pies, cakes, breads, pastries, tiramisu and other sweet goods according to recipes.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Decorated cakes with frosting, chocolate shavings, nuts, fruits and other toppings as requested by customers.
- Worked closely with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Followed recipes to create cake, ice cream, curd, buttercream, cookies and products.
- Measured ingredients accurately using kitchen scales and measuring cups.
- Mixed ingredients together in a bowl or mixer with the correct speed setting.
Line Cook
Ocean Prime
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Education
Art Culinary
Carlos Rosario Public School
Washington DC 06-2018
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Safety Regulations
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Sanitation Standards
- Baking techniques
- Baking supervision
- Food safety oversight
- New recipe testing
- Proficient in cake decorating
- Food quality standards hygiene
- Knowledge of pastries
- Knowledge of doughs
Timeline
Pastry Supervisor
Tatte Bakery And Cafe
09.2020 - Current
Pastry Prep Cook
Fiola by Fabio travochi
06.2018 - 12.2018
Line Cook
Ocean Prime
01.2018 - 06.2018
Pastry Prep Cook
Old Ebbitt Grill
03.2016 - 03.2020
Art Culinary
Carlos Rosario Public School