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Christopher Cordova

Denver

Summary

I am an experienced industry professional with a lifetime of experience at serving guests. I take pride in my ability at creating and nurturing relationships with teammates, clients and guests in the framework of a team driven environment. With a proven track record of creating innovative desserts, managing high-volume daily pastry production, I would be an asset in any kitchen. Additionally, I possess strong organizational and problem solving skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook Assistant

Rioja
08.2017 - Current
  • Assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in daily bakery and pastry operations
  • Creating specials and new menu items
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Assist in training new pastry staff.
  • Baked various breads for service including yeast raised and sourdough.
  • Creating menu desserts utilizing advanced and basic pastry techniques.

Line and Prep Cook

The Hive Bistro at Botanic Gardens
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Worked the line in a high-volume cafe
  • Lead prep cook
  • Created daily lunch specials including salads, aqua frescas, lemonades and desserts.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Event Manager

Catering By Design
08.1999 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated with event planners on all logistics for events from site inspection to event completion
  • Managing event staff on site and delegating tasks.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, rentals at event site.
  • Communicating with client the entirety of the event.


Front of House Employee

SFUZZI Italian Bistro
04.1994 - 08.1999
  • Worked first as a server assistant and then promoted to server.
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
  • Managed a station from five to ten tables.
  • Navigated guests through the entirety of their dining experience.
  • Trained new servers and server assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2009

Skills

  • Pastry preparation
  • Baking techniques
  • Training staff
  • Organization
  • Dessert preparation
  • Restaurant experience
  • Catering
  • Recipe development
  • Management

Timeline

Pastry Cook Assistant

Rioja
08.2017 - Current

Line and Prep Cook

The Hive Bistro at Botanic Gardens
06.2014 - 11.2017

Event Manager

Catering By Design
08.1999 - 11.2017

Front of House Employee

SFUZZI Italian Bistro
04.1994 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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