Magdalena Zañartu
Hamilton Parish,Bermuda
Summary
Skilled and organized Bakery Manager effective at running bakery operations and achieving strong sales. Keeps team efficient and on-task with skills in performance monitoring and motivational leadership. Talented professional skilled at cake decorating and creating enticing desserts.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry & Deli Chef
Temptations Cafe & Bakery
St Georges
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality deli sandwiches, salads, soups, and other food items for customers.
- Created a line of Gluten Free & Vegan bake goods .
Senior Pastry Chef /Cake Decorator
Harrington Hundreds (Market Place)
Smith Parish
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders and in-store customers.
- Created desserts such as cakes, frozen treats and pastries weekly.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Carried out daily kitchen prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
- Rotated and organized stock in refrigerator and freezer to minimize waste.
- Prepared special order cakes, holiday dishes and party platters.
Pastry Chef/Bakery Manager
Harrington Hundreds
Smith Parish , Bermuda
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts.
- Products & supplies ordering, receiving and stocking.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Pastry Chef /Cake Decorator
Market Place Ltd.
Hamilton , Bermuda
03.2009 - 03.2018
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
- Followed recipes to create cake, cookies and bake-goods products.
- Rotated and organized stock in refrigerator and freezer to minimize waste.
- Carried out daily bakery prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
- Prepared special order cakes, holiday bake-goods and party platters.
- Answered customer product-related questions by providing ingredients and preparation information.
Hospital Chef De Partie
NHS South Tyneside Hospital
South Shields , South Tyneside , England UK
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
Chef De Cuisine
City Tea Room Cafe
Sunderland, North Tyneside , England UK
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Managed all kitchen employees, including bussers, dishwashers and waitstaff.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Pastry Chef
Falkland Brasserie / The Waterfront Guest House
Stanley, Falkland Islands
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders and in-store customers.
Education
Technician in Gastronomic Production With A Mention in International Pastry - Culinary Arts
CIES-INACAP Culinary Institute
Las Condes , Santiago De Chile08.1997
Skills
- Commercial Production
- Attention to detail
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Inventory Management
- Knowledge of Pastries
- Proficient in Cake Decorating
- Great customer service
Additional Information
In my personal time , I enjoy the beauty of Bermuda beaches , outdoor activities & Yoga .
I'm also a Dog lover & very passionate of holistic animal bodywork therapies.
Timeline
Pastry & Deli Chef
Temptations Cafe & Bakery
11.2023 - Current
Senior Pastry Chef /Cake Decorator
Harrington Hundreds (Market Place)
12.2022 - 04.2023
Pastry Chef/Bakery Manager
Harrington Hundreds
03.2018 - 11.2022
Pastry Chef /Cake Decorator
Market Place Ltd.
03.2009 - 03.2018
Hospital Chef De Partie
NHS South Tyneside Hospital
04.2008 - 03.2009
Chef De Cuisine
City Tea Room Cafe
02.2007 - 03.2008
Pastry Chef
Falkland Brasserie / The Waterfront Guest House
01.2004 - 02.2007
Technician in Gastronomic Production With A Mention in International Pastry - Culinary Arts
CIES-INACAP Culinary Institute
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