Michael Cirocco
Riverside,CA
Summary
History of keeping costs under control and meeting demanding business objectives while attracting customers with tasty, beautiful dessert creations. Bringing 15 years' experience in culinary environments.
Well-qualified culinary professional adept at creating dough, ice creams, sorbets and pastries that delight diners. Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
First Service Residential (Sun Lakes Country Club)
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
Line Cook
Canyon Crest Country Club
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Pastry Chef
The Historical Mission Inn And Spa
06.2012 - 01.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 10-person team producing more than 300 plates per day.
Chef Intern
Bear Creek Golf Coarse (Man Power Temps
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for assistant chef.
Kitchen Manager
Angels Road House
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Education
Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute Of California- Inland Empire
San Bernardino, CA08.2009
University of Phonix
Pasadena, CA08.2006
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA08.1994
Skills
- Recipe Creation
- Special Requests
- Desserts Knowledge
- Proper Food Handling
- Pastry Preparation
- Catering Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Mixer Operation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Cooking and Baking
- Scaling and Portioning
- Disciplinary Action
- Culinary Research
- Inventory Maintenance
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team Cooperation
- Food Processor Operation
- Cooking Machinery Operation
- Batter and Filling Preparation
- Safe Slicer Operation
- Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
- Administration and Management
- Monitor Quality
- Quality Evaluation
- Prepare Orders
- Oven Operation
- New Recipe Development
- Decorate Products
- Plating
Awards
3 gold metals in:
Dessert Development
Plating
Cake Decorating
2 silver metals:
BBQ
Special ingredient Recipe development: CA chili
1 bronze metal:
Pulled sugar centerpice
Timeline
Pastry Chef
First Service Residential (Sun Lakes Country Club)
06.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Canyon Crest Country Club
12.2021 - 06.2022
Pastry Chef
The Historical Mission Inn And Spa
06.2012 - 01.2022
Chef Intern
Bear Creek Golf Coarse (Man Power Temps
04.2011 - 05.2012
Kitchen Manager
Angels Road House
09.2010 - 04.2011
Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute Of California- Inland Empire
University of Phonix
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Long Beach City College
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