Erika Alejandra Rubiano Forero
St. Catharines,Ontario
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Pastry Bakery
Commisso's Fresh Foods
06.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Baker
Desserts San Antonio
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
Kitchen Assistant
San Juan
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Education
Baking And Pastry Art
Niagara College Niagara On The Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON03.2024
Food Handler Certification
TrainCan
Ontario06.2023
PREPARATION OF ICE CREAM AND DAIRY DESSERTS
SENA
Facatativa 11.2022
SPECIAL COURSE IN PREPARATION OF ARTISAN BREADS
SENA
Facatativa11.2022
Skills
- Material Prepping
- Desserts Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Proper Food Handling
- Inventory Rotation
- Menu Preparation
- Cooking and Baking
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Jr. Pastry Bakery
Commisso's Fresh Foods
06.2023 - Current
Baker
Desserts San Antonio
08.2021 - 02.2023
Kitchen Assistant
San Juan
03.2011 - 04.2013
Baking And Pastry Art
Niagara College Niagara On The Lake
Food Handler Certification
TrainCan
PREPARATION OF ICE CREAM AND DAIRY DESSERTS
SENA
SPECIAL COURSE IN PREPARATION OF ARTISAN BREADS
SENA
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