Ramon Morales
210 172 Nd St. Apt# 542 .Sunny Isles Beach ,FL
Summary
Adept at pastry preparation and decoration, I enhanced bakery operations at Gulfstream Park & Casino by introducing innovative dessert items and streamlining inventory management, leading to significant waste reduction. My strong organizational skills and ability to train team members have consistently elevated pastry presentation and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
Gulfstream Park & Casino
Hallandale, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Assisted in menu development and seasonal offerings, contributing to the overall success of the bakery.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
- Servsafe
Pastry Supervisor
Vito's Bakery
3934 Curtis Pkwy. Miami Spings
01.2022 - Current
- Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations and reducing waste.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Assisted in budgeting tasks, monitoring expenses to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Managed inventory and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings for the bakery.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- cake decorator & Pastry production
- Bread Production for Bakery about 1200 pcs dialy
- Train Employees
Pastry Cook
Savor a Tu Paladar
Villa Clara , Cuba
08.2008 - 09.2021
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
Education
Pastry And Baking - Pastry And Baking Arts
Florida Educational Institute
5818 Sw 8th Street .West Miami , Fl 3314409-2024
Food Handler Training Program - DBPR CONTRACTED FOOD SAFETY PROVIDER
SafeStaff / ServSafe
Miami, FL07-2024
Skills
- Organization
- Food safety and sanitation
- Pastry preparation
- Sanitation Practices
- Event Catering
- Icings and fondant
- Bakery Operations
- Pastry presentation
- Baking techniques
- Pastry production
- Dessert Preparation
- Frosting and decoration
- Team Training
- Recipe Adaptation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Gulfstream Park & Casino
03.2023 - Current
Pastry Supervisor
Vito's Bakery
01.2022 - Current
Pastry Cook
Savor a Tu Paladar
08.2008 - 09.2021
Pastry And Baking - Pastry And Baking Arts
Florida Educational Institute
Food Handler Training Program - DBPR CONTRACTED FOOD SAFETY PROVIDER
SafeStaff / ServSafe