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Lidio Saul Rios Cedano

Lidio Saul Rios Cedano

Puerto Vallarta

Summary

Experienced culinary professional successful at producing high-quality, from-scratch jams, creams, sauces and pastries. Focused on providing customers with delicious, quality desserts. Systematic, resourceful and bringing top skills in communication and work delegation. Skilled Pastry Chef knowledgeable about recipe development, inventory management and team leadership. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Sous Chef

One and Only La mandarina
El Monteon Nayarit
03.2021 - Current
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Supervised preparation and presentation of desserts for catered events.
  • Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
  • Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders and in-store customers.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

Pastry Chef de Partie

Garza Blanca
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
  • Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
  • Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
  • Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.

Baker

La estancia
Tepic, Nayarit
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.

Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Season Punta Mita
Punta De Mita,Nayarit
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
  • Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces.
  • Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
  • Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
  • Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.

Pastry Cook

W Punta Mita
Bahia De Banderas, Nayarit
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
  • Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.
  • Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
  • Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
  • Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.

Pastry Chef De Partie

Kupuri Beach club
Punta De Mita, Nayarit
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders and in-store customers.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Supervised preparation and presentation of desserts for catered events.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Pastry Chef De Partie

Hotel Grand Miramar
MexicoMexicoMexicoMexicoPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco
10.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Mentored baking staff in proper techniques and bakery procedures.
  • Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
  • Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.

Education

Master Certificate - Hotel Operations Management

The Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
04-2022

Skills

  • Operations Support
  • Line Inspections
  • Special Requests
  • Positive and Professional
  • Supervising Food Prep
  • High-Quality Ingredients
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Cake Personalization
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Opening and Closing Duties
  • Cake Decorating
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Food Trend Knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Flores comestibles con Hoja de arroz, Chef Leonardo Espinoza. Junio 2022
  • Pasteles de Vanguardia, Chef Leonardo Espinoza. Julio 2022
  • Chocolateria intermedia, Chef Pastelero Alan Tercero. Mayo 2020
  • Pasteleria de Vanguardia, Chef Pastelero Alan Tercero. Mayo 2017

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Pastry Sous Chef

One and Only La mandarina
03.2021 - Current

Pastry Chef de Partie

Garza Blanca
09.2020 - 03.2021

Baker

La estancia
05.2020 - 09.2020

Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Season Punta Mita
08.2019 - 04.2020

Pastry Cook

W Punta Mita
03.2018 - 08.2019

Pastry Chef De Partie

Kupuri Beach club
08.2017 - 03.2018

Pastry Chef De Partie

Hotel Grand Miramar
10.2015 - 06.2017

Master Certificate - Hotel Operations Management

The Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Lidio Saul Rios Cedano