NATALIA RUBILAR RIVAS
Auckland
Summary
Passionate pastry Chef with demonstrated expertise in baking arts and unmatched customer service skills. Prepares aesthetically appealing pastries with unique flavor profiles in line with existing menu items. Dedicated to quality and adherence to food health and safety guidelines. Communicative, enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Dulce paraiso
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Selected and developed recipes as well as standardized production recipes to promote consistent quality
- Strategized color coordination and eye appeal of pastries, both hot and cold using in-house garnishes and toppings
- Scaled, mixed and baked cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, bread and other sweet and savory treats
- Met with customers to discuss cakes for weddings, showers and special events.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
Practicum Student
Hotel Villa Del Palmar
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Scaled, mixed and baked cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, bread and other sweet and savory treats
- Identified staffing needs and helped recruit and train personnel
- Consulted with customers to understand and meet specific needs.
Chef de Cuisine
Banquetería Chef-Barmanager
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Prepared meals by operating fryers, commercial ovens and grills
- Cooked and garnished meals, approving and polishing plates before delivery to customer
- Interviewed, trained and hired kitchen staff and launched operational improvements to reduce turnaround times for food preparation and dining service.
Chef de Cuisine
Banquetería Chef-Barmanager
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Cooked and garnished meals, approving and polishing plates before delivery to customer
- Prepared meals by operating fryers, commercial ovens and grills
- Interviewed, trained and hired kitchen staff and launched operational improvements to reduce turnaround times for food preparation and dining service.
Practical Student
Pastelería y panadería Santa María
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Selected and developed recipes as well as standardized production recipes to promote consistent quality
- Produced high-quality breads, cakes and pastries for in-store purchases and special events
- Placed dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and baked in production ovens
- Used various decorating methods to create beautiful, desirable cakes and baked goods.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Lusting banquetry
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Coordinación estratégica de colores y atractivo visual de los pasteles, tanto fríos como calientes, utilizando guarniciones y aderezos internos
- Pasteles, galletas, pasteles, tartas, pan y otras delicias dulces y saladas escaladas, mixtas y horneadas.
Education
Chef Internacional -
Duoc UC
Concepción, Chile01.2021
Skills
- Scaling and portioning
- Menu preparation
- Recipe development
- Mixer operation
- Plating
- Frosting and decoration
- Visual merchandising
- Decorate products
- Monitor quality
- Cake packaging
- Prepare orders
- Decorating skills
- Stock rotation
- Pastry Techniques
- Pastry preparation
- Ingredient Knowledge
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Dulce paraiso
05.2020 - 04.2024
Practicum Student
Hotel Villa Del Palmar
03.2020 - 03.2020
Chef de Cuisine
Banquetería Chef-Barmanager
01.2020 - 02.2020
Chef de Cuisine
Banquetería Chef-Barmanager
01.2019 - 03.2019
Practical Student
Pastelería y panadería Santa María
02.2018 - 03.2018
Assistant Pastry Chef
Lusting banquetry
10.2016 - 03.2017
Chef Internacional -
Duoc UC
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