Silvia Merino
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Proven culinary professional with a strong background in pastry and dessert preparation, honed at Skechers Usa Inc. Expert in food safety and sanitation, showcasing creativity and innovation in recipe development and presentation management. Excelled in team training and collaboration, significantly enhancing kitchen productivity and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated adaptability and precision in high-volume settings, achieving consistent quality and excellence. Accomplished Pastry Cook with expertise in cake and cookie decorating, breakfast items and development of new menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Cook
Skechers Usa Inc
01.2019 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and equipment, increasing overall productivity within the kitchen team.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Collaborated with fellow pastry cooks to develop innovative recipes, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
Sous Chef
Flik International
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Cook 1
Gate Gourmet
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Lahc
Wilmington, CA07.2013
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Organization
- Glazing and Icing application
- Flavor Pairing
- Catering expertise
- Dessert Preparation
- Cake Decorating
- Commercial Food Production
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Dough Preparation and Baking
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Escuela de Parrilleros Argentina
Gardening
Gardening is one of my passion, it helps me to relax
I do enjoy seeing my plants grow, harvest their fruit and beautiful
flowers.
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Skechers Usa Inc
01.2019 - 08.2024
Sous Chef
Flik International
06.2016 - 12.2017
Cook 1
Gate Gourmet
05.2013 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Lahc
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Escuela de Parrilleros Argentina
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