Jazmin Barrera
Westminster,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Baker
The Buttery
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily production of cakes, cookies, and pastries, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Received new recipes and improved existing products to enhance customer satisfaction
- Managed inventory levels for baking ingredients, minimizing waste through efficient usage.
- Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, and filled macarons. Proofed croissants, made tarts, and other various pastries.
- Worked FOH cafe, making coffee, matcha, and tea. Operated cash register, and customer service operations.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Managed wholesale and catering orders, prepared, and packed, for customers.
Cashier
Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Correctly take orders, and ensure orders go out completed.
Manager
Lupe's Taco Shop
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and service efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Worked mostly BOH, but rotated throughout the shift to both FOH and BOH.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient food preparation techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely meal service and guest satisfaction.
- Optimized kitchen workflows, resulting in improved service speed and overall efficiency.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guideline
- Inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen and FOH operations.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
Assistant Manager
Freshco Kitchen And Juicery
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance team productivity and service quality.
- Supervised staff training programs to improve employee performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Developed and enforced operational procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Started as line cook, and gradually learned restaurants needs, leaving with management position
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Baking
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06-2024
Skills
- Event catering experience
- Food safety management
- Fluent in Spanish communication
- Methodical recipe execution
- Maintains composure under tight deadlines
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Food Service Card
RBS training certification
Timeline
Head Baker
The Buttery
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Manager
Lupe's Taco Shop
01.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Manager
Freshco Kitchen And Juicery
10.2019 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Baking
Orange Coast College