Maria Cabrera
Longview,IL
Summary
Talented Cake Decorator with 25 years of experience in baking industry. Dedicated to creating unique and creative designs. Effective communicator, motivated and innovative. Extensive knowledge of baking techniques and raw materials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
The Butcher Shop
08.2011 - Current
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques in creating edible icing, flowers and figurines.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
Grill Cook
Aramark (Eastman)
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer complaints.
- Modified recipes according to dietary requirements.
- Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Education
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Marketing
Escuela De Turismo Profesional
Mexico City, MX07.1989
Skills
- Bilingual
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Safe Work Practices
- Suggestive Selling
- Equipment Preparation
- Baking Equipment
- Food Safety
- Hospitality and Accommodation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grill Cook
Aramark (Eastman)
09.2019 - 06.2021
Cake Decorator
The Butcher Shop
08.2011 - Current
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Marketing
Escuela De Turismo Profesional
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