Maria Mejia
Takoma Park Apt 4,MD
Summary
Dynamic Pastry Line Cook with experience at Mastro’s Steak House, renowned for developing innovative recipes and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional pastry quality. Skilled in chocolate work and training staff, I excel in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering visually stunning desserts while optimizing workflow and fostering teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cook
Old Ebbitt Grill
Washington, DC
08.2005 - 09.2023
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
- Improved overall kitchen workflow by multitasking effectively and anticipating needs of fellow staff members.
- Developed excellent knife skills for efficient food preparation while upholding safety standards within the kitchen environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Collaborated with other cooks for seamless teamwork, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance professional skill set as a Food Prep Cook.
Pastry Line Cook
Mastro’s Steak House
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed new recipes for limited-time offerings based on popular flavor trends and customer feedback.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality pastry products on a consistent basis.
- Utilized various baking equipment skillfully to produce pastries of varying textures and presentations, impressing guests with visual appeal.
- Gained repeat business from satisfied clients through exceptional product quality, creative presentation, and personalized service.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workstations for maximum efficiency during busy shifts.
- Adapted to various kitchen roles to support team success.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple orders simultaneously while adhering to established timelines for completion.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
Education
Diploma
LEMPIRA
Intibuca Honduras Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Chocolate work
- Pastry decoration
- Recipe development
- Precision measuring
- Training staff
- Restaurant experience
- Dessert preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Pastry Line Cook
Mastro’s Steak House
07.2016 - 09.2019
Food Prep Cook
Old Ebbitt Grill
08.2005 - 09.2023
Diploma
LEMPIRA