Melissa Lorente
Hialeah Gardens
Summary
Accomplished Lead Pastry Cook with a proven track record at H&C Collective, catering to prestigious events like Art Basel. Excelled in pastry production expertise and team leadership, significantly enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in food safety compliance and a fast learner, adept at inventory management and training, ensuring top-notch quality and service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastry Cook
H&C Collective
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Catered to over 2,000 people in prestigious events such as Art Basel and SOBE Food and Wine Festival.
- Operated a clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
- Led a team of pastry cooks in executing daily tasks, resulting in smooth operations and timely completion of orders.
- Streamlined pastry production processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Maintained pastry-making equipment in good working order and replaced machinery when required to meet quality standards.
- Assisted in the hiring and training of new pastry staff, ensuring a cohesive team focused on delivering exceptional products and services.
- Assisted in the planning of customized dessert offerings for special events, such as weddings or corporate functions, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal levels of ingredients while minimizing spoilage and waste.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
2022
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Pastry production expertise
- Catering expertise
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
Languages
English
Spanish
Additional Information
Professional Refrence:
Chef Ramon
(305) 990-7905
Timeline
Lead Pastry Cook
H&C Collective
01.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
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