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Xoya Robinson

Bartletts Tenantry Christ Church

Summary

Dynamic Pastry Cook with extensive experience at 5 star resorts, recognized for innovative recipe development and exceptional customer service. Adept at production management, enhancing menu offerings and boosting customer satisfaction. Adept at time management and team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality pastries that meet diverse dietary needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook II

The Abidah
11.2024 - Current
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.

Cross Trained

  • Collaborated intensively with executive chef to acquire comprehensive kitchen expertise thus enhancing ranks and creditable within the kitchen.
  • Demonstrated exceptional punctuality, earning increased responsibility and respect especially through reliability and adaptability in diverse roles.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.

Pastry Cook II

SugarBay Resorts Barbados
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in pastry station.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.

Pastry Cook II

Crane Resorts & Spa
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
  • Collaborated with fellow chefs to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
  • Developed and executed innovative pastry recipes to enhance menu offerings.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and presentation of desserts.
  • Evaluated ingredient quality to ensure consistency in flavor and presentation.
  • Implemented new decoration techniques to elevate visual appeal of pastries.

Pastry Cook III

Sandals Resorts Barbados
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Showcased precision in developing elaborate pastry designs, boosting aesthetic quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Executed baking of various items like cakes, cookies, and tarts by adhering to classic and contemporary recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.

BAKER

  • Prepared and baked various breads, such as sour dough, Focaccia and brioche, French pastries, with in season adaptations to cakes trends following established recipes.
  • Ensured efficient functioning and maintenance of bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through quality baking and workspace organization.
  • Maintained seamless bakery workflow through teamwork.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Studies

Barbados Community College

Skills

  • Pastry preparation
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Organization
  • Event catering
  • Time management
  • Specialty Diets
  • Production management
  • Food safety
  • Marketing
  • Team leadership
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Task delegation
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

Owns and manages an online catering business.

Timeline

Pastry Cook II

The Abidah
11.2024 - Current

Pastry Cook II

SugarBay Resorts Barbados
03.2024 - 11.2024

Pastry Cook II

Crane Resorts & Spa
01.2024 - 03.2024

Pastry Cook III

Sandals Resorts Barbados
07.2022 - 12.2023

Associate of Science - Business Studies

Barbados Community College
Xoya Robinson