Maria De Lourdes Gallegos Rodriguez
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate pastry cook with a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, eager to further enhance abilities and advance professional career in the world of culinary arts. Commitment to creating high-quality, aesthetically pleasing dishes is unwavering. Through discipline and dedication, I aim to contribute to the culinary world, striving for innovation and creative excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook 2
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
05.2021 - Current
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- 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.
- Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Pastry Chef Intern
The Mark Restaurant By Jean-georges
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Created delectable desserts for discerning, high-end clientele.
- Strictly adhered to hygiene and sanitation standards mandated by U.S. department of health.
- Thrived in both dinner service and special events.
- Crafted desserts with precision, meticulously following recipes and measurements.
- Demonstrated a commitment to innovation by occasionally introducing new, signature desserts to the menu, delighting clients with fresh flavors and presentations.
Pastry Prep Cook
Celebrity Cruises
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- 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.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Played a vital role in preparing dishes for an impressive volume of approximately 1500 customers daily.
- Maintained impeccable cleanliness and upheld rigorous sanitation standards as per USPH regulations.
- Showcased a keen eye for detail by artfully arranging and garnishing dessert plates for a visually striking presentation.
Quick Service Food Server
Magic Kingdom,Walt Disney World Company
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Checked equipment for proper temperatures to keep food safe for consumption.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
ISU - Instituto Suizo De Gastronomía Y Hotelería
Puebla,Mexico2017
Skills
- Bakery Operations
- Workflow Management
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Glazing and Icing Application
- Production Management
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Reliable and Responsible
- Performance Monitoring
- Cooking Machinery Operation
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Pastry Cook 2
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
05.2021 - Current
Pastry Chef Intern
The Mark Restaurant By Jean-georges
06.2019 - 04.2020
Pastry Prep Cook
Celebrity Cruises
04.2017 - 12.2018
Quick Service Food Server
Magic Kingdom,Walt Disney World Company
02.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
ISU - Instituto Suizo De Gastronomía Y Hotelería
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