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Maria Fernanda Garcia Torres

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Developed artistic and creative skills in a fast-paced bakery environment, focusing on precision and attention to detail. Built expertise in managing multiple tasks, ensuring high-quality results under time constraints, looking to transition into a new field, bringing exceptional organizational skills and dedication to meeting customer expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator/Dessert Clerk

Mercado Northgate Gonzalez #44
09.2023 - Current
  • Take care of making a daily production plan so we can always have a variety of 28 different products every day
  • Train new employees in the deserts area and teach them the correct recipes
  • Offer support at the register when we are short-staffed and also in the bread section by fixing the bread and taking out the packed bread
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Prepared all pastry items following quality standards, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.

Haba-GM Lead /Receiver

Northgate Gonzalez Markets #4
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • I made sure to order all necessary products to keep the HABA (shampoos, baby formula, alcohol, pots, etc.) stocked with all products
  • Did the restocking of the deli department as well as the grocery department when help was required
  • Helped with inventory keeping only what was necessary in the warehouse
  • As a receiver I helped make sure that all merchandise coming into the store was correct according to the invoices
  • Made sure all vendors followed the rules when it came to taking the credits for their products and always made sure they followed all Northgate policies while in the store
  • Trained other associates to do orders in the Frozen Deli department and also in the Receiving area
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 packages per day.

Bakery Clerk

Northgate Gonzalez Markets #4
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • I had to fill the bread case in the mornings with more than 15 different varieties of freshly made bread
  • Baked and packed all the bread that would be put on the tables and made sure we had all different types of varieties
  • I helped the cake decorators mount cakes and with the making of gelatin, flan, cake slices, and the decorating of tarts and chocoflanes
  • In the afternoons I would help the Bakers with making the bread and taking out some of the frozen bread into trays
  • I would also help with the orders of supplies and merchandise needed for the production of the bread and cakes like cake board, boxes, and containers as well as flour, bread for the cakes, creams, and fruit
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.

Education

No Degree - Science

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
03.2025

High School Diploma -

El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Problem Solver
  • Respectful
  • Effective Time Management
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Proficient in Two Languages
  • Customer Engagement
  • Skilled in Digital Tools

Awards

Employee of the Month, 2022, Northgate Markets, For helping out all around the store in different departments including: Grocery, Receiving, Cashier, Bakery and Produce.

Timeline

Cake Decorator/Dessert Clerk

Mercado Northgate Gonzalez #44
09.2023 - Current

Haba-GM Lead /Receiver

Northgate Gonzalez Markets #4
03.2022 - 12.2022

Bakery Clerk

Northgate Gonzalez Markets #4
10.2020 - 03.2022

No Degree - Science

University of California, Irvine

High School Diploma -

El Rancho High School
Maria Fernanda Garcia Torres