Giuseppina Belfiore
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced Pastry Chef with over 10 years in high-volume commercial kitchens and production environments. Proven track record in quality control, team leadership, and inventory management. Passionate about baking trends and product innovation, with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage clients. Seeking to bring industry knowledge and pastry expertise to a dynamic team focused on creative solutions and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Specialist
Ole & Steen
Maspeth, NY
04.2023 - Current
- - Produce and assemble high-quality baked goods for multi-location distribution.
- - Maintain strict adherence to procedures and food safety guidelines.
- - Collaborate with team members to optimize output and consistency.
Team Lead
Company You Keep
Manhattan, NY
09.2022 - 04.2023
- - Led team in executing daily pastry production with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- - Assisted in implementing new procedures to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- - Worked with management to resolve operational challenges and support staff training.
Production Lead
Flagship Facility
Manhattan, NY
07.2018 - 09.2022
- - Supervised a high-volume baking team, ensuring consistency in product quality.
- - Implemented quality control systems that significantly reduced product defects.
- - Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to streamline inventory and ordering.
- - Boosted team efficiency by 18% through improved workflow and communication.
Education
Certificate - Pastry Arts
International Culinary Center
04.2018
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy
01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Williamsburg Preparatory High School
06.2011
Skills
- Pastry & Baking Production
- Quality Control & Food Safety
- Trend Analysis & Product Knowledge
- Team Leadership & Training
- Recipe Execution & Product Consistency
- Inventory Management & Cost Control
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Presentation & Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Specialist
Ole & Steen
04.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Company You Keep
09.2022 - 04.2023
Production Lead
Flagship Facility
07.2018 - 09.2022
Certificate - Pastry Arts
International Culinary Center
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Star Career Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Williamsburg Preparatory High School