Julio Pompa Pena
Spring,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cake Decorator
Walmart
Spring, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
- Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.
- Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
- Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project.
- Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes used in the bakery.
- Produced frostings and creams for cakes and other edibles.
Pizza Maker
Marco's Pizza
Humble, Texas
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts and appetizers.
- Cut toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms or onions into small pieces ready for use on pizzas.
- Cut vegetables and rolled out dough to prepare raw materials for cooking.
Pastry Chef
Dona Nelis Delicias
Tunas, Cuba
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items.
- Collaborated with other chefs in developing new recipes for pastries and desserts.
Cook
Los Portales Restaurant
Tunas, Cuba
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Simon Bolivar
Cuba07-2009
Skills
- Food handling safety
- Cake Decoration
- Social Media Promotion
- Icing techniques
- Food Production
- Quality Control
- Color mixing skills
- Decorating skills
- Cake carving
- Food Safety Compliance
Certification
- Food handler
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Walmart
07.2024 - Current
Pizza Maker
Marco's Pizza
04.2024 - 07.2024
Pastry Chef
Dona Nelis Delicias
11.2021 - 07.2023
Cook
Los Portales Restaurant
01.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Simon Bolivar