Madeline Cardenas
Austin
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong background in crafting exquisite pastries and desserts. Demonstrates exceptional skill in baking, decorating, and menu development, consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and effective collaboration in dynamic kitchen environments. Strong commitment to innovation, flavor precision, and presentation excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef
Limelight Catering Events
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Menu development for seasonal menus, tasting menu pairings, weddings
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Thrive in doing dessert tables
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Oversaw daily operations in the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional product quality.
Pastry Chef
Ida Claire
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Maintaining a full stock of seasonal pies and desserts made fresh daily.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
Education
No Degree - Patisserie
Le Cordon Bleu
Dallas, TX05-2013
Skills
- Team management
- Menu development
- Flavor pairing
- Creative flair
- Catering expertise
- Restaurant experience
- Recipe development
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef
Limelight Catering Events
02.2023 - 03.2025
Pastry Chef
Ida Claire
03.2021 - 05.2022
No Degree - Patisserie
Le Cordon Bleu
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