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RITA RUIZ

Delta,BC

Summary

I am looking for a company that allows me to grow, develop my skills, as well as where I can use my 17 years of experience in the food and service business. I really enjoy new projects, working with different cultures and above all making desserts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook

Montecristo Bakery
04.2022 - Current


  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.

Pastry Chef

Madrina La Hada.
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and managed performance for up to 10 team members.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
  • Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.

Event Manager

Cocina & Cia Catering
07.2014 - 03.2019
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
  • Planned and organized activities, details and timelines for many private companies as Repsol , Unilever, Yanbal, Ernest & young for more than 5 years.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
  • Promoted adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of entire production lifecycle from concept to execution.

Pastry Cook

Apicius Coffee Shop and school
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.

Education

Bakery and pastry Chef , Apicius cooking school

GASTRONOMY TECHNICIAN - GASTRONOMY

INSTITUTO ARGENTINO DE GASTRONOMIA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
12.2008

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS - Business Administration

UNIVERSIDAD DE LIMA
LIMA, PERU
03.2000

Skills

  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Strong Organizational Skills

Languages

My native language is Spanish, I speak English, I understand Italian very well and I can read recipes and follow instructions in French.

Timeline

Pastry Cook

Montecristo Bakery
04.2022 - Current

Pastry Chef

Madrina La Hada.
03.2019 - 01.2022

Event Manager

Cocina & Cia Catering
07.2014 - 03.2019

Pastry Cook

Apicius Coffee Shop and school
11.2013 - 05.2014

Bakery and pastry Chef , Apicius cooking school

GASTRONOMY TECHNICIAN - GASTRONOMY

INSTITUTO ARGENTINO DE GASTRONOMIA

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS - Business Administration

UNIVERSIDAD DE LIMA

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