Julian Marroquin
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as an Assistant Pastry Chef at Meril, specializing in pastry preparation and cake decorating. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and mentorship. Committed to maintaining high food quality and sanitation standards while delivering visually appealing dishes that exceed customer expectations.
Experienced with creating diverse and intricate pastries. Utilizes precision and creativity to enhance flavor profiles and presentation. Knowledge of kitchen operations and hygiene standards ensures consistently high-quality culinary output.
Results-focused culinary professional prepared for role in pastry creation and kitchen operations. Known for crafting exquisite pastries and desserts while maintaining high standards of presentation and taste. Valued for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skills include pastry techniques, recipe development, and kitchen safety.
Professional baker prepared for role of Assistant Pastry Chef. Skilled in creating diverse pastry items, maintaining high standards, and ensuring quality. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in culinary techniques, ingredient selection, and presentation.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in creating variety of high-quality pastries and desserts. Proven ability to contribute to team success through innovative recipe development and ensuring consistent product quality. Demonstrated expertise in time management and maintaining cleanliness in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Assistant Pastry Chef effective at managing supplies, teams and orders. Extensive experience in kitchen settings preparing all types of desserts. Develops new items for special events, seasonal menus and specific customer needs.
High-energy kitchen team member dedicated to producing high-quality and attractive confections. Well-versed in coaching staff, outlining recipes and building customer relationships.
Motivated Assistant Pastry Chef skilled in all areas of preparation, plating and service. Organized, disciplined, and hardworking with excellent communication and planning abilities. Prepared to bring [Number] years' experience in the field to a challenging new position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pastry Chef
Meril
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Ensured consistent quality by strictly adhering to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while executing intricate designs on pastries and desserts.
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques, elevating overall team performance.
Cook
Arnauds
10.2017 - 09.2022
- 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 meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Superior Grill
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Cook
R&O"s
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
Education
New Orleans Science And Math Highschool
New Orleans, LASkills
- Food quality
- Kitchen sanitation
- Employee appraisals
- Sanitation practices
- Sanitation standards
- Pastry preparation
- Cake decorating
- Menu development
- Food production
- Recipe development
- Temperature control
- Garnishing techniques
- Chocolate tempering
- Supply monitoring
- Special dietary needs
- Glazing techniques
- Fondant work
- Workstation organization
- Decorative food displays
- Culinary production
- Seasonal recipes
- Bread production
- Pastry plating
Timeline
Assistant Pastry Chef
Meril
02.2023 - 03.2025
Cook
Arnauds
10.2017 - 09.2022
Cook
Superior Grill
01.2014 - 07.2017
Cook
R&O"s
01.2013 - 01.2014
New Orleans Science And Math Highschool