Junior Sous Chef | Pastry Specialist | Pastry Cook - HILTON - Orlando, FL
(2020-01)
- Supervised: trained, and mentored a team of pastry cooks to maximize productivity, enforce quality standards, and streamline daily production workflows.
- Collaborated: with the Executive Pastry Chef to design innovative dessert menus for diverse banquet functions, seasonal events, and VIP clientele.
- Directed: the production and presentation of plated desserts, custom amenities, and large-scale buffet displays for high-volume conferences and private gatherings.
- Managed: ingredient inventory, executed ordering and receiving protocols, and enforced strict food cost controls and stock rotation (FIFO) to minimize waste.
- Maintained: a sanitary and organized pastry kitchen that consistently exceeded local health department regulations and corporate sanitation guidelines.
Pastry Cook - LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - Orlando, FL
(2018-06 - 2019-12)
- Executed: the preparation of high-quality pastries, artisanal breads, and signature desserts adhering to standardized club recipes and luxury presentation guidelines.
- Partnered: with the Executive Chef to engineer seasonal dessert menus and custom culinary creations tailored to exclusive member preferences.
- Inspected: all finished baked goods for optimal taste, texture, and visual alignment with luxury dining standards.
- Operated: and maintained commercial kitchen equipment, including proofers, heavy-duty mixers, and deck ovens.
Baker & Pastry Cook - MAI BISTRO - Orlando, FL
(2017-10 - 2018-06)
- Executed: the daily scaling, proofing, and baking of traditional Vietnamese baguettes to ensure authentic texture and consistent quality.
- Optimized: production and baking schedules to guarantee a continuous supply of fresh-baked goods throughout peak operating hours.
Froster & Baker - SPRINKLES - Lake Buena Vista, FL
(2016-06 - 2017-10)
- Produced: brand-standard cupcakes and pastries within precise, fast-paced corporate recipe guidelines.
- Applied: uniform frosting and decoration techniques to uphold strict aesthetic and quality benchmarks.
Cashier - PUBLIX - Orlando, FL
(2014-06 - 2017-04)
- Delivered: friendly and efficient customer service while managing accurate cash and electronic transaction processing.
- Supported: front-end retail operations to maintain store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
