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ANIKET DUA

ANIKET DUA

Grovedale,VIC

Summary

Focused and hardworking student with strong communication and teamwork skills developed through casual employment and internship. Enthusiastic and hardworking physically fit worker Diligent baker with over 3 years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional inventory management, loss prevention and vendor negotiation performance. Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience. i am a Talented Baker passionate about creating unique pastries using extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations. Trains new baking staff and offers knowledge in food safety protocols.

Professional baker with experience and high standards, prepared for delivering top-quality baked goods. Skilled in bread, pastries, and cakes, with strong emphasis on precision and consistency. Known for effective team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliability and results. Focused on maintaining clean, efficient workspace and following safety protocols, with unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baker

Patiala Bakers
08.2021 - Current
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance
  • Positioned as baker.
  • Created training modules and documentation to train staff
  • Examined merchandise to correctly price and display products
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions
  • Developed lucrative marketing plans to maximize profits
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction and streamline procedures
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals
  • Making desserts, puddings, cupcakes, tarts
  • Weighing out precise amount of baking ingredients using scales or graduated containers
  • Assessing the quality of raw materials before baking to ensure conformance to set standards
  • Uniformly mix ingredients using automated equipment such as blenders and mixers
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Making special cakes like vegan and gluten free
  • Kneading dough manually or with the aid of a kneading machine
  • Establishing production schedule and set quota for the number of goods to be produced on daily basis
  • Maintaining good knowledge of complex industrial mixing machine and how to operate them
  • Artisan Bread Making
  • Pie Crust Preparation
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Hiring and Training
  • Making SOP for staff and supervising them
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic work area in accordance with health and safety regulations
  • Decorating baked products by applying icings, toppings and glaze to achieve a finished appearance
  • Conduct research to develop original recipes for baked products
  • Direct and supervise the activities of production staff to ensure products are up to standard
  • Ensuring proper storage of baking utensils and supplies
  • Oversee the routine maintenance of baking equipment to ensure efficient operations
  • Training new recruits on baking techniques and procedures
  • Managing inventory levels and order supplies before they are used up
  • Packaging and distribute products to wholesalers and retailers
  • Maintaining accurate record of baking operations to ensure profitability
  • Adjusting thermostatic controls to regulate temperature of oven
  • Placing dough in pans, molds, or on sheets before depositing in ovens for baking
  • Decorating high level cakes for special occasions
  • Managing whole store independently
  • Making laminated pastry products including puff pastry savoury and sweet
  • Baking different type of cookies with dietary requirements
  • Special bread baking
  • Inspecting freshness and quality of baking products
  • Proofed dough products and baked bread, cookies and other bakery products
  • Interacting with customers
  • Participated in events

Lead Cake Decorator

The Cheesecake Shop
11.2019 - 03.2022

• Performing baking duties as in baking of cakes and other products

• Performing baking, decorating and shop assistant duties as required or as directed

• Operate mixers and bakery equipment

• Working safely with ovens and other baking machinery

• Maintain appropriate ingredient and stock levels

• Read and follow the recipe book and Procedures and Operations Manual

• Bake, decorate & prepare orders as per requirement

• Perform cash register procedures / transactions;

• Perform shop set-up procedures and end-of-day procedures, including stocktake

• Perform phone answering procedures in accordance with "Telephone Techniques" sign; • Follow and maintain TCS uniform guidelines and ensure high standards of personal hygiene

and sanitation;

• Decorating tasks with a higher level of skills and to also perform all or any duties as directed

• Any cable tasks reasonably required and as directed.

Chef

Switch Watergardens
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food
  • Preparing and cooking food according to
  • the menu
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Work with chefs and cooks for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent high quality of preparation and service
  • Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen
  • area
  • Monitor Storage of food at proper temperature
  • Compliance with all OH &S requirements.
  • Comply with al health and health regulations.

Head Cake Decorator

Cake Gurus
06.2019 - 09.2020

Storing and maintaining stocks of ingredients• Following standard recipes and weighing procedures as required, maintainingstandardised methods of preparing cake batters which includes size, weight, textureand looks of the baked goods.• Baking sponges• Preparations of fillings, gels, glaze.• Use of oven by following safety majors, baking techniques and also while loading andunloading into the ovens.• Preparations of cakes, designer cakes and signature cakes using fondant and cream.• Preparing chocolate, cream and fondant based garnishes.• Following hygiene and sanitation of work premises as per regulations.• Taking customer feedbacks and understanding their special dietary requirements andneeds.• Ensuring timely delivery of goods ordered by customers ensuring everything is to theirsatisfaction.• General kitchen duties.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Management Learning

Kangaroo International College
Melbourne, VIC
11.2024

Certificate III - Baking

Nova Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022

Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management

Skilledup
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022

Cert 3 - Cookery, Hospitality And Tourism

Skilledup
Melboune
01.2022

Certificate IV - Cookery

Skilledup
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Honest and Reliable
  • Time Management
  • Quick Learner and Energetic
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Baking speciality breads
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Vegan and Gluten Free Cake Making
  • Damage Identification
  • Production Scheduling
  • Industrial Mixing Machine Operation
  • Artisan Bread Making
  • Pie Crust Preparation
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Hiring and Training
  • SOP Creation
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Product Decoration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Recipe Development
  • Production Staff Supervision
  • Baking Utensils Storage
  • Baking Equipment Maintenance
  • Baking Techniques Training
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Packaging and Distribution
  • Baking Operations Record Keeping
  • Oven Temperature Regulation
  • Dough Preparation
  • High Level Cake Decoration
  • Store Management
  • Laminated Pastry Making
  • Dietary Cookies Baking
  • Special Bread Baking
  • Product Freshness Inspection
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Knowledge
  • Hand Craft Baking Techniques
  • Dough Proofing
  • Customer Interaction
  • Event Participation

Certification

  • Cert 3 in Cookery
  • Cert 4 in Cookery
  • Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Cert 3 in Baking
  • Graduate diploma of management learning

Accomplishments

  • Established new menu of vegan-friendly, whole grain pastry items.

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Baker

Patiala Bakers
08.2021 - Current

Chef

Switch Watergardens
04.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Cake Decorator

The Cheesecake Shop
11.2019 - 03.2022

Head Cake Decorator

Cake Gurus
06.2019 - 09.2020

Graduate Diploma - Management Learning

Kangaroo International College

Certificate III - Baking

Nova Institute of Technology

Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management

Skilledup

Cert 3 - Cookery, Hospitality And Tourism

Skilledup

Certificate IV - Cookery

Skilledup
ANIKET DUA