Matteo Palacios Infante
Campbell
Summary
A current business administration major, looking to continue my culinary training at an establishment that pushes the boundary of food and art. Purely hungry for knowledge and experience at the highest level of fine dining. Committed to contributing within a team-oriented environment and delivering perfection on the plate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie / Pastry Chef
Lira
11.2024 - Current
- Proficient with various gastronomy and pastry techniques such as: Mirror Glaze, Caramel Glass, Gelation, Spherification, Aeration, Emulsification, Thickening, and Cake Making
- Achieved mastery over current pastry menu and station within 3 months of culinary training
- Trains and guides new cooks in properly executing new recipes and dishes, ensuring consistency at a high standard in day-to-day services
- Proactively floats through different stations, including Plating, Garde Manger, and Pastry
- Collaborated with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine on perfecting and improving current pastry menu as well as assisting in creation of new dishes
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness and organization on station, in cold walk-in and dry storage, as well as throughout the kitchen
Host
Flights
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Greeted and sat customers punctually while maintaining high standard customer service
- Actively found tasks to keep busy during hours of low guest volume
Server
Campbell Creamery
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported and maintained a high standard of customer service in the midst of food operations
- Ensured proper food handling, safety, and cleanliness at all times
Education
High School -
Westmont High School
Campbell, CA06-2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA07-2026
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Plating and presentation
- Pastry techniques
- Frying techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef de Partie / Pastry Chef
Lira
11.2024 - Current
Host
Flights
08.2024 - 11.2024
Server
Campbell Creamery
11.2022 - 12.2023
High School -
Westmont High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
De Anza College
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