Joana Estrada
Mojave
Summary
Experienced with crafting intricate and delicious pastries. Utilizes advanced baking techniques and creative design to enhance dessert presentations. Knowledge of maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring consistent quality in every product.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
Bottega Louie
10.2018 - 10.2024
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Negotiated with vendors for best pricing on bulk purchases, directly impacting bottom line.
Pastry Cook
Larder Baking Company
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
Pastry Chef
Lette Macarons
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Negotiated with vendors for best pricing on bulk purchases, directly impacting bottom line.
- Created signature desserts that increased repeat customer visits, making them favorites among clientele.
- Conducted inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels, contributing to cost efficiency.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
Sales Associate
Alfredo's Curtains
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Education
Certificate - Pastries And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
Pasadena, CA07-2012
Skills
- Pastry techniques
- Recipe creation
- Training staff
- Inventory rotation
- Food costing
- Creativity and innovation
Certification
Servsafe Managers Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Bottega Louie
10.2018 - 10.2024
Pastry Cook
Larder Baking Company
04.2017 - 05.2018
Pastry Chef
Lette Macarons
04.2013 - 04.2017
Sales Associate
Alfredo's Curtains
08.2010 - 04.2015
Certificate - Pastries And Baking
Le Cordon Bleu
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