Xavier Ariza
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience. Creative Baker with 23 years of experience mixing ingredients according to recipes to make baked goods. Well-versed in applying glazes and icings, kneading and preparing equipment. Friendly individual possessing outstanding attention-to-detail and excellent memorization skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Mignosis
Staten Island, NY
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Inspected finished products before packaging them up for sale.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.
- Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- 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.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Adhered to company policies regarding storage, handling and preparation of food items.
Baker
Ciao For Now
New York, NY
01.2000 - 02.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers upon arrival and responding promptly to requests for assistance.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benito Juarez
Mexico, NYSkills
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Safety
- Cake Decorating
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Baking Techniques
- Multilingual in English/Spanish
- Food Handling Standards
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Baker
Mignosis
06.2021 - 05.2023
Baker
Ciao For Now
01.2000 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Benito Juarez
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