Genesis Machado
Summary
I'm a Creative Pastry Sous Chef with experience in high-end restaurants, producing a variety of baked goods and pastries. Strengths include keen understanding of baking techniques, ingredient sourcing, and recipe development. Known for creativity in menu creation and ability to train and manage kitchen staff effectively, resulting in improved overall team productivity and positive customer reviews.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Sous Chef
Casa Tua Cucina
12.2021 - Current
- Successfully led a team of 10 members, coordinating tasks and ensuring efficiency during peak seasons
- Specialized in the preparation and decoration of modern desserts, with a focus on chocolate-based creations
- Improved production workflows, enhancing the visual appeal and quality of desserts
- Created weekly work schedules for pastry staff ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Led a team of pastry chefs, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Streamlined bakery operations, increasing productivity without sacrificing quality.
- Assisted executive chef in creating menus that reflect seasonal produce as well as changing customer tastes.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Petits Fours Masterclass
Mariano Moreno Culinary School
Miami01-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Vegan Cuisine Masterclass
Vegan Food Academy
Barcelona01-2020
Bachelor - Journalism
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas01-2016
Skills
- Chocolate artistry
- Macarons
- Cakes
- Cookies
- Ganache
- Pastry cream
- Mousseline
- Diplomat cream
- Professional tools
- Airbrush
- Chocolate tempering machines
- Specialized molds
- Ice cream machines
- Leadership
- Team management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Sanitation standards
- Mentoring junior staff
- Creative presentation
Timeline
Pastry Sous Chef
Casa Tua Cucina
12.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Petits Fours Masterclass
Mariano Moreno Culinary School
Some College (No Degree) - Vegan Cuisine Masterclass
Vegan Food Academy
Bachelor - Journalism
Universidad Santa Maria
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