Yelin Mena
Bronx,USA
Summary
Creatively, classically- trained and a visionary in pastry making with 7 years of experience working in restaurants, shops and schools' diverse mix. I enjoy working in fast places, highly motivating position where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge. Creative professional in culinary arts, specializing in baking, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in dough preparation, decoration techniques, and flavor pairing. Excel at time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Cook
Great Performances Catering
Bronx, NY
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Highly proficient in plating desserts attractively, according to established standards.
- Preparing a wide variety of goods, such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, etc. Following traditional and modern recipes.
- Help, plan and execute the dessert menu, and ensures that desserts meet company standards.
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
Cake Decorator
Make My Cake
Harlem, NY
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Created detailed and intricate edible designs for enhancing cakes and other desserts.
- Used a variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools and confectionery products
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used for cake decorating needs and ordered new materials as needed.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
Pastry Cook
Quality Meats
Manhattan, NY
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepare quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, ice-cream bases, sorbets, and etc.
- Plate platted desserts according to company guidelines for night service
- Prepare birthday cakes for custom orders.
- Adept at maintaining cleanliness standards within the work area throughout shift.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI02.2019
High school diploma -
Food & Finance High School
02.2016
Skills
- Quick & Efficient
- Creative
- Time Management skills
- Organization
Certification
- Food Handlers License, 05/15, Present
- ServSafe, 09/01/18, 09/30/24
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Customer focus & orientation, Familiar, 02/01/22
- Responding to customer situations with sensitivity, Familiar, 02/01/22
- Food safety, Proficient, 02/01/22
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Great Performances Catering
09.2023 - 07.2025
Cake Decorator
Make My Cake
03.2021 - 03.2023
Pastry Cook
Quality Meats
02.2019 - 03.2020
Associate in Science (AS) - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
High school diploma -
Food & Finance High School
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