Frezza Nava

Execute baking and pastry duties for daily production, including breads and pastries

Ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Maintain inventory and monitor ingredient levels for daily preparation.

Successfully created new recipes for specialty items utilizing seasonal fruits and flavors.

Adept at maintaining cleanliness standards within the work area throughout shift.

• Lead the Pastry department, overseeing production, inventory management, and staff.
• Developed and executed creative pastry and dessert menus for events and daily offerings.
• Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
• Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
• 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.
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
• Ensured compliance with food safety standards and company quality guidelines.
• Led the pastry department, overseeing production, inventory management, and staff.

Prepared and executed a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to high-quality standards.

Asssited with menu development and introduced seasonal dessert offerings

Maintained an Organized and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and meet customer expectations.

Monitored inventory and ordered supplies to ensure the availability of fresh ingredients

Demonstrated ability to accurately measure and mix ingredients for a variety of pastries.

Assisted in the preparation and production of high-quality pastries in a fast-paced environment.

Worked closely with the Pastry Chef to learn advanced techniques and improve skills.

Supported day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth production flow.

Consistently maintained quality standards throughout the entire production process.

Utilized creativity when developing new recipes for signature pastries.