MARIA JOSE LUE PHILLIPS
San Fernando,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
Highly organized professional with 4 years of experience in customer service, skills in accounts, team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
HENCKELS HARDWARE
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
04.2022 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
Assistant Pastry Chef
DOLCE DESSERT LTD
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted in preparing and presenting a variety of pastries and desserts.
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative dessert recipes and menu items, enhancing customer experience.
- Utilized mixers, ovens, and other equipment for efficient pastry production.
- Trained new staff on pastry preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during all food preparation processes.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Tempered chocolate to fabricate shiny, durable and delicious candies and toppings.
- Assisted in custom cake creation and decoration by mixing custom-colored fondant, delivering personalized designs for special occasions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen during peak hours.
- Operated ovens, mixers, grinders, slicers, blenders and other related bakery equipment safely.
- Supervised bakers during their shifts ensuring they followed all safety protocols while preparing pastries.
- Developed new recipes or modified existing ones to create unique signature products.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Assisted head pastry chef in creating attractive displays for pastry items at special events.
- Followed established health codes when handling food products.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in all duties assigned by Head Pastry Chef.
Education
LAW - Law
UNIVERSIDAD GRAN MARISCAL DE AYACUCHO
VENEZUELA06-2005
Skills
- Accounts reconciliation
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
Exercise
Timeline
Accountant
HENCKELS HARDWARE
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Pastry Chef
DOLCE DESSERT LTD
03.2018 - 04.2022
LAW - Law
UNIVERSIDAD GRAN MARISCAL DE AYACUCHO