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YESSICA GAMBOA

Middletown,NY

Summary

Skilled Pastry Cook with background in baking and dessert creation for high-end restaurants. Demonstrated ability to create innovative, visually appealing desserts while maintaining consistent quality. Strong understanding of flavor profiles and ingredient pairings, with skills in managing kitchen staff and operations. Previous work has contributed significantly to customer satisfaction and restaurant reputation.

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Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook

Glenmere Mansion
Chester, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in developing new recipes and improving existing ones while ensuring consistency in product quality.
  • Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.
  • Conducted recipe testing and modification to improve taste and texture of baked goods.

Cake Decorator

De Filipis Bakery
Middletown, NY
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
  • Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
  • Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
  • Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.

Dalton Family

PRIVATE CAREGIVER
HEWITT, NJ
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

CAKE DECORATOR

PALERMO’S
LITTLE FERRY, NJ
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
  • Stacked layers of cakes onto tiered stands without damaging them.
  • Formulated designs based on customer specifications.

Cake Decorator

Kara Kakes
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
  • Applied fondant to cakes with precision and accuracy.
  • Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
  • Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.

PASTRY ASSISTANT

EDITH’S FRENCH BISTRO
DALLAS, TX
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Followed food safety regulations while preparing pastries.
  • Monitored expiration dates on products to ensure freshness.
  • Created new recipe ideas for customers to try.
  • Kept track of inventory levels and restocked supplies when necessary.

BAKER, DESIGNER

BIRD BAKERY
DALLAS, TX
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Placed orders for additional supplies when necessary based on production needs.
  • Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
  • Incorporated creative elements into cake designs as requested by clients.
  • Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.

Education

Cybersecurity Online Course -

Coursera/GoogleDraft
11-2024

Associate in Culinary -

INTECI Institute
Lima, Peru
10.2010

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Pastries expertise
  • Baking techniques
  • Organization
  • Food Safety
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Catering understanding
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Recipe Development

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited

Timeline

Pastry Cook

Glenmere Mansion
08.2023 - Current

Cake Decorator

De Filipis Bakery
10.2022 - 08.2023

Dalton Family

PRIVATE CAREGIVER
03.2020 - 09.2022

CAKE DECORATOR

PALERMO’S
02.2020 - 03.2020

Cake Decorator

Kara Kakes
08.2019 - 02.2020

PASTRY ASSISTANT

EDITH’S FRENCH BISTRO
11.2018 - 08.2019

BAKER, DESIGNER

BIRD BAKERY
03.2017 - 11.2018

Cybersecurity Online Course -

Coursera/GoogleDraft

Associate in Culinary -

INTECI Institute
YESSICA GAMBOA