Miriam Cognata

I have a go-getter and determined personality, I have recently earned a pastry certificate hoping to specialize in a true pastry chef. I work with a strong motivation and on the desire to grow professionally, proactively contributing to the achievement of individual and team goals. Assistant Pastry Chef effective at managing supplies, teams and orders. Extensive experience in kitchen settings preparing all types of desserts. Develops new items for special events, seasonal menus and specific customer needs.

• 07/2017, 01/2018, ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF, Sciclone Confectionery, VITTORIA, Communication and interpersonal skills, Inventory and inventory management, Organizational and planning skills, Mobilization aid modes, Creating cakes and small pastry products for special occasions and events, using fresh, top-quality ingredients., Making cakes and small pastries according to the pastry chef's instructions., Tidying up, sanitizing and sterilizing the laboratory and work equipment., Simple decoration and assembly of major confectionery products.
• 03/2018, 05/2018, INTERN/TRAINEE, Riccardo Taliani Banqueting, ROME, Preparation of basic doughs for the preparation of pastry products., Creating cakes and small pastry products for special occasions and events, using fresh, top-quality ingredients., Selection, weighing and dosing of ingredients for recipe making., Verification of the condition and properties of raw materials and stored foods., Setting up the master pastry chef's station with tools and various ingredients., Simple decoration and assembly of major confectionery products.
• 03/2019, 09/2019, Paid training internship for assistant pastry chef, SWEETLY MONO, RAGUSA, Work organization and time optimization to decrease wasted time., Preparation of basic doughs for the preparation of pastry products., Professional and safe use of cutting tools, scales, kneading machines, and manual and electric bakery and pastry equipment., Creating cakes and small pastry products for special occasions and events, using fresh, top-quality ingredients., Simple decoration and assembly of major confectionery products., Making cakes and small pastries according to the pastry chef's instructions.
• 09/2021, 09/2022, SALES CLERK, ADUA TABACCHI, VICTORY, Handling paper and electronic payments and issuing invoices and receipts., Rearranging display spaces by making sure merchandise is properly placed., Receiving paper and electronic payments and issuing receipts and invoices., Care of cleaning and sanitation of sales areas., Checking stocks and inventories and organizing product replenishment., LOTMATIC MANAGEMENT (lotto and supernalotto)
• 10/2022, 03/2023, Ice cream counter girl, ELISA GELATERIA, ROME, Preparation of cups, ice cream cones and substitutes such as fruit salads, centrifuges, smoothies and yogurts., Express making of milkshakes and ice cream cups., Research, select, and maintain supplier relationships and order management., Setup of the refrigerated counter and arrangement of products in accordance with HACCP standards., Cleaning and minor maintenance of storage and refrigeration equipment., Customer service, counter and table service.
• 03/2023, 09/2023, ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF, OSTERIA DA FORTUNATA, ROME, Managing the entrusted workload while maintaining calm and balance., Quick and accurate execution of assigned tasks., Work organization and time optimization to decrease wasted time., Collaboration with colleagues in performing assigned tasks., Carrying out activities by paying attention to details and ensuring accuracy in execution.