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Joel Zaborowski

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Summary

To obtain employment in the field of Pastry Arts, that will utilize my training and expertise.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Baker

Publix Bakery
03.2023 - Current
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.

Pastry Chef

Sarasota Bay Club
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.

Pastry Chef

Aston Gardens at Pelican Point
06.2009 - 03.2022
  • Bake all breakfast danish, cinnamon sticky buns, muffins, coffee cake, pastries; cookies in high volume including my own recipes; all birthday and anniversary cakes; holiday and special functions; lunch and dinner desserts.

Assistant Pastry Chef

Michael's on East
04.2008 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for restaurant and catering pastries, specialty cakes and desserts.

CNC Operator

Sterling Manufacturing
10.2001 - 07.2006
  • Cut Corian to manufacturer's specifications
  • Received Stock, operated fork truck, delivered finished product to builder of homes.

Assistant Pastry Chef

Laurel Oak Country Club
07.2006 - 04.2007
  • Completed preparation/production of pastries, specialty cakes for restaurant and special functions
  • Ordering and receiving stock.

Pastry Cook One/Trainer

Ritz Carlton
07.1999 - 10.2001
  • One of the team members that opened the Ritz Carlton
  • Responsible for quality pastries, cakes, amenities, desserts and wedding cakes for retail sales, club restaurants, banquets, and "pop ups." Specializing in the unique and accommodating.

Pastry Chef/Kitchen Manager

Ophelia's on the Bay
03.1998 - 01.1999
  • Solely responsible for preparation/production of all pastries and cakes for restaurant and special functions; ordering and receiving
  • First Place Award for my original dessert in 1999 Taste of Sarasota, recognition in magazines and newspapers.

Pastry Chef

The Field Club
07.1992 - 03.1994
  • A prestigious club facilitating 600 members
  • Emphasis on plate presentation in a large variety of high quality French pastries and all desserts.

Pastry Chef

Freedom Plaza
10.1991 - 05.1992
  • Sole preparation and production of all breads, pastries, desserts for a 500 room military retirement facility including seven dining rooms, French Cafe, retail sales, private parties and catering.

Pastry Cook One

LBK Club
03.1991 - 10.1991
  • Baked all breads, rolls, cakes, muffins, and breakfast pastries for three restaurants and banquets
  • Trained new employees.

Pastry Chef

LaParisieene French Bakery
11.1990 - 03.1991
  • Baked all pastries and cakes for retail and wholesale outlets which supplied many of Sarasota's more elite cafes, clubs, restaurants and hotels.

Head Baker

Peabody Hotel
01.1986 - 12.1988
  • Responsible for coordinating work schedules and production of all breads, rolls, and breakfast pastries for six restaurants and all banquet facilities.

Education

Associates Degree - Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI

Skills

  • Cake Decorating
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Recipe Development

Timeline

Baker

Publix Bakery
03.2023 - Current

Pastry Chef

Sarasota Bay Club
03.2022 - 03.2023

Pastry Chef

Aston Gardens at Pelican Point
06.2009 - 03.2022

Assistant Pastry Chef

Michael's on East
04.2008 - 06.2009

Assistant Pastry Chef

Laurel Oak Country Club
07.2006 - 04.2007

CNC Operator

Sterling Manufacturing
10.2001 - 07.2006

Pastry Cook One/Trainer

Ritz Carlton
07.1999 - 10.2001

Pastry Chef/Kitchen Manager

Ophelia's on the Bay
03.1998 - 01.1999

Pastry Chef

The Field Club
07.1992 - 03.1994

Pastry Chef

Freedom Plaza
10.1991 - 05.1992

Pastry Cook One

LBK Club
03.1991 - 10.1991

Pastry Chef

LaParisieene French Bakery
11.1990 - 03.1991

Head Baker

Peabody Hotel
01.1986 - 12.1988

Associates Degree - Pastry Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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