Lester Fernandes
Vasco,Goa
Summary
Enthusiastic patisserie chef eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of desserts overall and training in creative finished cakes and platings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in hospitality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patissier Chef
Carnival Cruise Lines
09.2018 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mentored and trained kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
Pastry Cook
Victoria Patisserie
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
Pastry Assistant
Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.
Baker
Monginis Cake Shop
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
Pastry Intern
Hotel La-Paz
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Prepared bread, Linzer torte, chocolate malted mousse and more.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
Education
Diploma - Food Sciences And Technology
IHM
Goa, India04.2015
Higher Secondary School - Vocational
Fr. Basilio Andrade Higher Secondary School
Goa, India03.2014
Secondary School -
St. Andrew's Institute
Vasco, Goa India04.2012
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time management
- Growth-Oriented
- Collaborative & Proactive
Certification
Employee of the month!
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Patissier Chef
Carnival Cruise Lines
09.2018 - Current
Pastry Cook
Victoria Patisserie
06.2016 - 09.2018
Pastry Assistant
Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa
05.2015 - 05.2016
Baker
Monginis Cake Shop
12.2014 - 04.2015
Pastry Intern
Hotel La-Paz
11.2012 - 12.2012
Diploma - Food Sciences And Technology
IHM
Higher Secondary School - Vocational
Fr. Basilio Andrade Higher Secondary School
Secondary School -
St. Andrew's Institute
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