Culinary Experience
March 2004-Present
Beechwood Cafe & Market - Jersey City, NJ
Head Baker/ Baking Class Instructor
Specializes in homemade baked goods including cakes, pies, tarts, bars, and cookies
Employs knowledge of pastry arts to create new and exciting baked products utilizing seasonal produce and new trends in the industry
Manages and maintains the collection of recipes and baked goods inventory for café
Teaches beginner and intermediate baking classes to general public
December 2003-January 2004
Baker Boys Café - Jersey City, NJ
Baker/Assistant Chef
Specializes in rustic baking including breads, pies, tarts, cookies and occasion cakes
Facilitates and maintains the creation of baked goods utilizing seasonal produce and new trends in the industry
Employs knowledge of pastry arts to create new and exciting baked products
Manages and maintains the collection of recipes and baked goods inventory for cafe
Assists chef with other culinary duties and line cooking
December 2002-February 2003
Patria Restaurant - New York, NY
Pastry Arts Intern
Trained under Chef Andrew DiCataldo for pastry arts
Learned special preparation and plating techniques for Latin American desserts such as flan, breads, chocolate, cookies, ice cream, confections and cake
Helped prepare and plate desserts for lunch service
May 2002-November 2002
The Institute of Culinary Education - New York, NY
Pastry Arts Student
- Educated by top chef instructors notably Chef Nick Malgieri and Chef Toba Garrett
- Learned French, Swiss, Italian and American techniques for preparation and plating of pastries
- Utilized these techniques and specialized areas of pastries to complete special projects and end of module exams
Volunteer Experience
James Beard Institute -New York, NY
Pastry School Intern
The Chocolate Show - New York, NY
Pastry School Volunteer
Assisted top chefs with demonstrations and seminars at the 4th, 5th and 6th Annual Shows
Assisted Chef Nick Malgieri with an onstage demonstration of a Brownie Charlotte
Culinary Education
May 2002-February 2003
The Institute of Culinary Education - New York, NY
Pastry Arts Degree (Highest Honors)
