Khryss Mae Decena
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Focused professional creates memorable and delicious baked goods. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. Hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Baker
Cakes By Khryss
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
Executive Club Lounge Attendant
The Westin Perth
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye-contact, and a friendly verbal greeting.
- Engage guest in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
- Address and anticipate guests’ service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
- Offer them a drink and give suggestions. Make them alcoholic beverages such as cocktails and classic mixers. Brew coffee daily.
- Check in with guest to ensure satisfaction with the food and beverages.
- Re-fill the buffet, bus and wipe tables when guest departs. Bid them a fond farewell when they leave.
- Follow opening and closing procedures. Set-up the buffet for breakfast or canapé. Maintain the cleanliness of the lounge.
All-Rounder
The Wicked Chili Food Truck
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Mise-en-place, set-up for opening, promote the product and upsell, takes order and handles payments, make and serve the orders, clean-up for closing.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Waitress
Nishi Japanese Restaurant
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Pastry Cook
Fairmont & Raffles Hotel Makati
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for massive production of French Macaroons with 20 different flavors for banquets operation, restaurant, and sales in the hotel.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
Line Cook
TGIFridays
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for cooking Pasta and Flatbreads, mise-en-place, and clean when closing.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Pastry Cook (Intern)
OMNI Orlando Resorts At Championsgate
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and breads by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Garde Manger Cook
The Heritage Hotel Manila
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Responsible for production of different types of salads, canapés, and sandwiches in the hotel.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Buffet Attendant
Buffet 101 International Cuisine
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Replenished hot and cold food table and stocked beverage dispensers, plates and utensils and ice supply.
- Arranged assortment of pastries, oatmeal and cereals to satisfy diverse appetites and optimize guest experience.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
Education
(Undergraduate) Certificate III And Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Technical College
Perth, Western Australia02.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management Culinary Arts
Lyceum of The Philippines University
General Trias, Cavite, Philippines04.2017
Skills
- Plating and Presentation
- Pastry Preparation
- Desserts Knowledge
- Prepare Orders
- Serve Customers
- Customer Experience
- Kitchen Operations
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Effective Customer Service
- Cooking and Baking
- Proper Food Handling
- Special Requests
- Recipe Creation
Timeline
Pastry Baker
Cakes By Khryss
06.2020 - 06.2023
Executive Club Lounge Attendant
The Westin Perth
10.2019 - 02.2020
Waitress
Nishi Japanese Restaurant
07.2019 - 10.2019
All-Rounder
The Wicked Chili Food Truck
05.2019 - 02.2020
Pastry Cook
Fairmont & Raffles Hotel Makati
11.2018 - 12.2018
Line Cook
TGIFridays
09.2018 - 10.2018
Pastry Cook (Intern)
OMNI Orlando Resorts At Championsgate
05.2017 - 05.2018
Garde Manger Cook
The Heritage Hotel Manila
06.2016 - 08.2016
Buffet Attendant
Buffet 101 International Cuisine
03.2015 - 05.2015
(Undergraduate) Certificate III And Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Technical College
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management Culinary Arts
Lyceum of The Philippines University
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