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Tiara Godoy

San Jose,CA

Summary

Passionate Lead Pastry Cook with solid background in creating and innovating pastry dishes. Strong knowledge of different pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, candy making, and dessert plating. Skilled in team leadership and recipe development. Contributed to menu development and dessert presentation in previous roles, enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastry Cook

Sodexo Food Service
Santa Clara, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed the preparation of large batches of doughs, icings, fillings, mousses.
  • Monitored quality control to ensure consistency in product taste and presentation.
  • Utilized artistic skills to decorate cakes and pastries, enhancing presentation and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
  • Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.

Material Handler

Tesla
Fremont, Ca
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by guaranteeing materials remain accurate, delivered punctually, and undamaged.
  • Maintained inventory records, including tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.

Chocolatier

Ashby Confections
Scotts Valley, Ca
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed gourmet chocolates, pate de fruit, brittle, marshmallow, and caramel with a focus on quality ingredients.
  • Ensured precision in small details throughout product crafting and packaging
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques for making truffles, bonbons, bars.
  • Ensured quality of chocolate products by monitoring the tempering process.
  • Managed customer orders efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain customer satisfaction.

Pastry Assistant

Roadhouse Restaurant
Davenport, Ca
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
  • Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in product offerings or processes.

Overnight Baker

Aria Bakery
Murphys, Ca
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Followed recipes precisely to produce a variety of breads, pastries, muffins, cakes and other baked goods.
  • Prepared fillings and toppings for various types of pastries.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy of work product.
  • Kept accurate records of baking times, temperatures, ingredients and other production data.

Baker/ Cashier

Red Apple
Murphys, Ca
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Rendered approachable customer service establishing strong relationships with returning customers.
  • Prepared fruit and dough for pies, turnovers, cookies, and donuts.
  • Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - culinary arts

Columbia College
Sonora, Ca

Skills

  • Dessert preparation
  • Problem solving and escalation
  • Attention to detail
  • Vegan baking
  • Time management abilities
  • Pastry production expertise
  • Kitchen safety

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Pastry Cook

Sodexo Food Service
04.2022 - Current

Material Handler

Tesla
09.2020 - 04.2022

Chocolatier

Ashby Confections
11.2018 - 03.2020

Pastry Assistant

Roadhouse Restaurant
05.2016 - 07.2018

Overnight Baker

Aria Bakery
09.2014 - 05.2016

Baker/ Cashier

Red Apple
07.2012 - 10.2014

Some College (No Degree) - culinary arts

Columbia College

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