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ERIKA TERAN

Miami,FL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Don Pan
Miami, Florida
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
  • Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.

Cake Decorator and Lead Storefront

Edda's Cake Designs
Miami, Florida
05.2022 - 04.2025
  • Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
  • Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project.
  • Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
  • Conducted quality control checks on finished products.
  • Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
  • Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes used in the bakery.
  • Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
  • Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.
  • Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
  • Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
  • Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
  • Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.

Lead Cake Decorator

Grazianos Group
Miami, Florida
09.2018 - 04.2025
  • Monitored the temperature of ovens during baking process according to company standards.
  • Monitored color of baking items to raise or lower temperature or remove from oven.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
  • Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
  • Planned and designed creative cake decorations to meet customer's specifications.
  • Organized staff schedules in order to meet production demands within budget constraints.
  • Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns with patience and expertise.
  • Assisted in the production of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.

Education

High School Diploma -

DIEGO BUSTILLOS
VENEZUELA
02-1993

Skills

  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Stock making
  • Food plating
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Deep fryer operation
  • Supply management
  • Frying techniques
  • Customer service

Timeline

Line Cook

Don Pan
02.2025 - 08.2025

Cake Decorator and Lead Storefront

Edda's Cake Designs
05.2022 - 04.2025

Lead Cake Decorator

Grazianos Group
09.2018 - 04.2025

High School Diploma -

DIEGO BUSTILLOS
ERIKA TERAN