Ximena Bravo
Squamish,BC
Summary
Accomplished vegan pastry chef, with expertise in vegan cakes, desserts and development of new menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity. Experienced with vegan cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational spanish and English skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
LLAFKELEN Vegan & Allergy Bakery
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes, pastries and desserts.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Pastry Chef
Wafleria Matavery
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes, pastries and desserts.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Pastry Assistant
Magnolia Bakery
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
Education
No Degree - Vegan Cakes
Valentina Olavarrieta Bakery
Santiago, Chile 12.2020
Certification - Vegan & Vegetarian Nutrition
Vive Sano
Brazil11.2020
Degree in Nutrition And Dietetics - Food, Nutrition And Health
Universidad Católica Del Maule
Curicó, Chile 12.2019
Skills
- Desserts Knowledge
- Material Prepping
- Pastry Preparation
- Special Requests
- Inventory Rotation
- Active Listening
- Recipe Creation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Decorate Products
- Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
- Product Wrapping and Packaging
Timeline
Pastry Chef
LLAFKELEN Vegan & Allergy Bakery
04.2018 - 08.2023
Pastry Chef
Wafleria Matavery
01.2018 - 03.2018
Pastry Assistant
Magnolia Bakery
06.2017 - 12.2017
No Degree - Vegan Cakes
Valentina Olavarrieta Bakery
Certification - Vegan & Vegetarian Nutrition
Vive Sano
Degree in Nutrition And Dietetics - Food, Nutrition And Health
Universidad Católica Del Maule
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