Georgios Argyropoulos
Dallas
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a robust background in both pastry making and driving. Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain high standards in food safety and customer service.
Innovative pastry chef experienced in crafting visually appealing and delicious desserts. Known for attention to detail and a strong understanding of flavor profiles, contributing to high customer satisfaction in various catering events.
Experienced with crafting intricate and delicious pastries. Utilizes advanced baking techniques and creative design to enhance dessert presentations. Knowledge of maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring consistent quality in every product.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Uber
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Ensured timely and safe transportation of passengers to various destinations.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS technology and real-time traffic updates.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for optimal performance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing passenger inquiries and concerns promptly.
Pastry Chef
Chef James Rowland (Carver Park)
7557 Rambler Rd Dallas TX 75231
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed innovative recipes to enhance dessert offerings and meet customer preferences.
- Enhanced baking processes through experimentation, improving flavor profiles and textures.
- 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.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
Cook Making Pastries
Cistercian Preparatory School (Abby)
3660 Cistercian Rd Irving TX 75039
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed daily meal preparations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed menus incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance student dining experiences.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Uber Driver
Uber
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Navigated complex routes efficiently to ensure timely passenger arrivals.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings through excellent service and communication skills.
- Monitored vehicle performance and conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure safety standards.
- Developed strong relationships with frequent riders, promoting brand loyalty and consistent usage of services.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
- Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
- Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
- Developed deep knowledge of local routes and area destinations.
Pastry Chef
Eatzi's
5967 W. Parker RD Plano TX 75093
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Crafted high-quality pastries and desserts, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in pastry techniques and kitchen operations.
- Oversaw daily pastry production, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to align dessert selections with seasonal menus.
- Implemented inventory management practices to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- 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.
Pastry Chef (Assistant Manager)
Zorbas Greek Cafe
1501 Preston Rd Plano TX 75093
10.2009 - 03.2018
- Developed and refined pastry recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient workflow.
- Trained junior chefs in pastry techniques, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, optimizing stock levels for cost-effectiveness and freshness.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to design seasonal dessert menus aligning with customer preferences.
- Led special event catering projects, creating customized dessert displays for diverse client needs.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- 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.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Received numerous accolades from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of pastries, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals.
Family Pastry Shop
Argyropoulos Bakery and Patisserie
Venizelou 11 Thessaloniki Greece
09.1977 - 02.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- 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.
- Mentored junior staff members in pastry techniques, fostering a supportive work environment and increasing their skillsets.
- Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on the latest food safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Created signature desserts that increased repeat customer visits, making them favorites among clientele.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to enhance overall customer experience, receiving positive feedback on service and quality.
- Implemented seasonal menu rotation, attracting customers with variety of fresh and timely offerings.
- Elevated pastry quality and consistency by training junior staff in advanced baking techniques.
- Improved supplier relationships to secure high-quality ingredients, ensuring superior product offerings.
- Organized and executed pastry workshops for community, enhancing establishment's reputation.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback on dessert offerings, leading to menu improvements and higher satisfaction rates.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Education
Chocolate Decorations -
Leonard Cooking School
Paris FrancePettiserie - Studied For 3 Years Making Pastries
EOT ( Hellenic Organization of Tourism)
Thessaloniki GreeceChocolatier - Pastry Making
Italian Agency of Tourism
Rome, NYHigh School Diploma -
Kostandinidis Privet School
Thessaloniki Greece07-1979
Skills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Pastry making
- Specialized in Chocolate
- Making and Creating European Style Pastries
Languages
English
Greek
Italian
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Chef James Rowland (Carver Park)
10.2022 - 08.2025
Cook Making Pastries
Cistercian Preparatory School (Abby)
10.2022 - 09.2025
Driver
Uber
03.2022 - 03.2026
Uber Driver
Uber
07.2021 - 10.2022
Pastry Chef
Eatzi's
08.2018 - 07.2021
Pastry Chef (Assistant Manager)
Zorbas Greek Cafe
10.2009 - 03.2018
Family Pastry Shop
Argyropoulos Bakery and Patisserie
09.1977 - 02.2009
Chocolate Decorations -
Leonard Cooking School
Pettiserie - Studied For 3 Years Making Pastries
EOT ( Hellenic Organization of Tourism)
Chocolatier - Pastry Making
Italian Agency of Tourism
High School Diploma -
Kostandinidis Privet School