Nikolaos Migkakis
Athens
Summary
Creative and dedicated with passion for crafting visually stunning and delectable pastries. Deep understanding of baking techniques and flavor profiles, combined with proficiency in creating custom desserts and managing kitchen operations. Committed to delivering high-quality pastries that elevate culinary experience and delight customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Pastry Chef
Mona Lisa Gelateria
09.2023 - Current
- Organized and managed the production of ice cream , chocolate and pastries .
- Food and beverage inventory coordinator ,following the FIFO rules .
- Developed customized popsicles designs, resulting in increased bookings for special events.
- Produced customized from bean to bar chocolates for special events at Christmas theme parks around the Greece.
- Live cooking gelato and chocolate demonstration in an open workshop .
- Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
- Maintained safe and sanitary kitchen conditions by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Implemented inventory management system to minimize food spoilage and reduce costs.
- Trained new employees on gelato's special methods and procedures.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Alice Cakewitch
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipe
- Actively participated in weekly staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and menu updates.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Pastry Chef
PALA SLOW URBAN FOOD RESTAURANT
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Implemented seasonal menu rotation, attracting customers with variety of fresh and timely offerings.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
Education
Culinary Arts And Pastry Diploma - Pastries
Vocational Training (IVT) AKMI Pastry Chef
Athens, Greece05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics
Mathematics in Statistic & Insurance Science
Grevena, Greece09-2026
High School Diploma -
High School
Nea Ionia, Greece05-2019
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Inventory control
- New recipe development
- Stock rotation
- Food safety
- Menu planning
Accomplishments
- Le Monde Bootcamp participation by pastry chef Harry Psilopoulos .
- Hotel Grande Bretagne , a Luxury Collection Hotel , 2020 Toque D' Or Menu planning and preparation participation by starring chef Mauro Colagreco.
- Participation in a volunteering live cooking event for World Environmental Day (WED) by Decentralized Administration of Attica
- Participation in the shootings of a Greek TV show pastry masterclass " GLYKES ALCHIMIES " presented by pastry chef Stelio Parliaros
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Educational Seminars
- Masterclass on Gelato trends for 2025 by Gelato chef Franco Toso (Athens Center Gastronomy)
- Masterclass on Christmas Bûche de Noël by pastry chef Philippe Depape (Athens Center of Gastro)
- Masterclass on a different textures of chocolate for platting desserts , by pastry chef MOF Jonathan Mougel (Puratos france by Belcolade Cacao Trace & Patis France)
- Masterclass on a 4 – hour Hands- on seminar on Cakes & Cookies by Pastry chef Thanasis Stamoudis (City Unity college , Glyfada)
- Masterclass on ‘’Nutritious Cereal Bars’’, by pastry chef Themos Rigas (IEK AKMI ATHENS)
- Masterclass on ‘’VIENOISERRIE’’ (Preparation of salty and sweet breakfasts) by pastry chef Yiannis Athanasopoulos (IVT AKMI facilities)
- Masterclass on Gingerbread Cookies With Icing Cover by pastry chef Theodosia Ioannou (IVT AKMI facilities)
- Masterclass on Christmas Sweet Preparations by pastry chef Yiannis Athanasopoulos (IVT AKMI facilities)
- Masterclass of chocolate, by pastry chef Christos Vergados (IVT AKMI facilities)
Timeline
Head Pastry Chef
Mona Lisa Gelateria
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Pastry Chef
Alice Cakewitch
09.2022 - 03.2023
Pastry Chef
PALA SLOW URBAN FOOD RESTAURANT
03.2021 - 09.2021
Culinary Arts And Pastry Diploma - Pastries
Vocational Training (IVT) AKMI Pastry Chef
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics
Mathematics in Statistic & Insurance Science
High School Diploma -
High School
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