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Nova Hardy

Mesa

Summary

Innovative Executive Pastry Chef with a strong background in menu development and team leadership. Specializes in crafting creative dessert offerings that elevate dining experiences. Expertise in quality control and culinary collaboration ensures outstanding results in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional pastry creations that consistently exceed client expectations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Executive Pastry Chef

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
Phoenix
01.2007 - Current
  • Designed innovative dessert menus that elevated high-profile events and satisfied client expectations.
  • Led pastry team to consistently produce desserts and pastries on schedule, ensuring event success.
  • Partnered with culinary teams to craft cohesive dining experiences that enhanced guest satisfaction.
  • Maintained quality standards in all pastry offerings across various venues.

Education

Associate of Arts - Arts of Culinary

Arts Instutute in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
03-2007

Associate of Science - Computer Science

AMA Computer Secretary
Philippines
01-1999

Skills

  • Pastry production
  • Menu development
  • Menu planning
  • Recipe creation
  • Pastry techniques
  • Baking expertise
  • Pastry preparation
  • Baking science
  • Fondant handling
  • Chocolate work
  • Dough handling
  • Frosting and decoration
  • Icings and fondant
  • Glazing and icing application
  • Flavor pairing
  • Dessert presentation
  • Quality control
  • Food allergy awareness
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food cost analysis
  • Food costing
  • Catering expertise
  • Vegan pastry
  • Culinary collaboration
  • Event planning
  • Kitchen operations
  • Inventory rotation
  • Team management
  • Training staff
  • Presentation management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Professionalism
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Food presentation
  • Biscuit Making
  • Dough mixing
  • Food presentation
  • Biscuit Making
  • Dough mixing

Languages

English
Professional
tagalog
Professional

Certification

Servsafe Certified

Timeline

Executive Pastry Chef

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
01.2007 - Current

Associate of Arts - Arts of Culinary

Arts Instutute in Phoenix

Associate of Science - Computer Science

AMA Computer Secretary
Nova Hardy