Katherine Borbon
Woodside,NY
Summary
Creative Pastry Cook and Chef Assistant with proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity and efficiency. Specialized in cake decoration, dough preparation, and ingredient blending, contributing to high-quality dessert offerings. Demonstrates strong time management and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth operations and consistent product excellence. Experienced in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness in fast-paced culinary environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Sous Chef
Ondas By Fuego
Cedarhurst, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Principal Chef to design dessert menu for new restaurant opening.
- Prepared doughs, batters, and icings to ensure quality pastries.
- Accurately measured ingredients to maintain consistency in product quality.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment including mixers, ovens, proofers, and fryers.
- Stocked shelves with essential baking ingredients to support production.
Pastry Line and Prep Cook
Hawksmoor
New York, NY
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate inventory of supplies for daily operations.
- Reviewed and replenished mise en place for weekly scheduled work.
- Prepared station for daily service, ensuring readiness.
- Replenished workstation stock to support daily service and preparation needs.
- Kept work area and equipment clean and organized to promote safety.
- Followed daily schedule to deliver timely service as required.
- Ensured quality and efficiency in all processes, particularly during peak service times.
Pastry Cook Assistant
Soho House, Dumbo
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Created daily desserts for Green Table and designed large dessert table for Sunday Feast.
- Proposed and prepared various menu desserts to enhance offerings.
- Prepared doughs and batters for pies, cakes, breads, pastries, and other sweets per recipes.
- Accurately measured ingredients using kitchen scales and measuring cups to ensure consistency.
- Baked cookies at optimal temperatures until golden brown.
- Frosted cupcakes with buttercream icing using offset spatula for presentation.
- Assembled individual desserts like éclairs and cream puffs filled with custard or ganache.
- Organized storage of prepared items in designated containers to maintain freshness.
Pastry Cook Assistant
La Bergamote
New York, NY
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with health department standards during pastry preparation.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary kitchen environment to uphold food safety regulations.
- Measured ingredients accurately for recipes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safe food handling practices.
- Prepared dough for cakes, pies, and pastries, enhancing menu offerings.
- Assisted in preparing desserts, including almond cream for croissants.
Line Cook
Maison Kayser
New York, NY
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Consistently prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
Pastry Cook
Rimini Pastry Shoppe
Brooklyn, NY
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Organized dessert fridge and replenished stock to meet customer demand.
- Assembled and decorated desserts and cakes for display and sale.
- Maintained cleanliness by wiping surfaces, sweeping floors, and disposing of trash.
Education
NY Style Cookies - Pastry
Chef Jordianali
On Line 07-2023
All About VIP Cakes - Pastry
Juliana Postres
On Line08-2022
Cake Decorating Techniques - Pastry
Juliana Postres
On Line02-2022
Health Made Dessert - Pastry
Chef Jenny Camacho
On Line04-2020
High School Diploma -
Colegiatura Colombiana
Medellin, Colombia07-2008
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Cake Decorating
- Baking techniques
- Organization
- Sanitation Practices
- Recipe Development
- Food Plating
- Dessert Preparation
- Restaurant Experience
- Precision measuring
- Pastries expertise
- Menu preparation
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Food Processor Operation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Pastry Line and Prep Cook
Hawksmoor
11.2024 - 05.2025
Pastry Sous Chef
Ondas By Fuego
07.2024 - Current
Pastry Cook Assistant
Soho House, Dumbo
02.2022 - 07.2024
Pastry Cook Assistant
La Bergamote
09.2020 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Maison Kayser
11.2018 - 03.2020
Pastry Cook
Rimini Pastry Shoppe
07.2017 - 02.2019
NY Style Cookies - Pastry
Chef Jordianali
All About VIP Cakes - Pastry
Juliana Postres
Cake Decorating Techniques - Pastry
Juliana Postres
Health Made Dessert - Pastry
Chef Jenny Camacho
High School Diploma -
Colegiatura Colombiana
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