Debbie Mason
Mallabula,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
Organic Feast
East Maitland
06.2024 - Current
- Sourdough Bread Production.
- Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes for sourdough bread production.
- Mix, shape, cut, and roll dough to the required weights. Of finished products.
- Prepare dough for bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
- Bake products in ovens, ensuring bakery products are baked to perfection.
Baker and Pastry Chef
Lady Blackbird Sourdough & Pastry
Maitland
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items, such as bread, pastries, pies, cakes, and cookies. Monitored the temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment, and surfaces.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles, and other edible decorations.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep intact.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Rolled, cut, and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts, and other baked goods.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
- Designed appealing product displays to maintain a unique presentation.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Placed dough in pans, molds, and sheets, and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Observed the color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity, cleanliness, and safety standards.
- Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
- Measured, mixed, and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings, and other toppings.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Cut and shaped dough for rolls, bread, and various pastries.
- Monitored baking operations.
- Adapted measurements to meet the quantity of bakery items being prepared.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in product offerings or processes.
- Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
- Set up shop front with loaves of bread and pastries, served customers, and processed payments for eft and cash handling.
Pastry Chef
Snows Patisserie
Broardmeadow
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes. This includes weighing flour, sugar, and other components accurately.
- Prepare dough for bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. This involves mixing, kneading, and allowing the dough to rise as necessary.
- Ice, glaze, and decorate cakes and pastries and cakes.
- Check the quality of ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
- Work with other kitchen staff to coordinate the production and timing of baked goods, ensuring smooth operation during busy periods.
Pastry Chef
Two Bobs Bakery
Nelson Bay
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Sourdough Bread Production
- Prepared Danish and Puff Pastry doughs, and prepared and laminated pastry for Croissants and other pastry products.
- Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Prepared doughs, fillings, and icings according to recipes.
- Managed inventory of baking supplies and ingredients, reducing waste.
Pastry Chef
Uprising
Wickham
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Pick up planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders, and in-store customers.
- Placed dough in pans, molds, and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Measured, mixed, and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Calculated and adjusted baking times and temperatures for different oven types, ensuring consistent results.
- Utilized artistic skills to decorate cakes and pastries, enhancing presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings, and other toppings.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Cut and shaped dough for rolls, bread, and various pastries.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
Cleaner
Port Sephens Property Maintenance
Anna Bay
01.2020 - 04.2020
- forMixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer's labels.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks, and other high-touch surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mould, and excess dirt from sinks and shower areas.
Construction Cleaner
Coral Homes
Sandgate
01.2009 - 12.2016
- daily scrubbed walls, windowsills, and baseboards with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Maintained construction site cleanliness by removing debris from the premises daily.
- Swept and mopped hard surface floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures when using hazardous chemicals to avoid any potential risks or accidents.
- Cleaned all bathrooms and toilets, including fixtures, counters, mirrors, and floors.
- Sanitized kitchen area, including countertops, sinks, microwaves, and refrigerators.
- Emptied trash cans, replaced liners, and disposed of waste in designated receptacles.
- Troubleshot and maintained auxiliary equipment.
- Followed company and governmental health and safety regulations and trained new team members.
Administrative Assistant
Son of James Painting
Corlette
12.2000 - 12.2008
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Head Designer Pattern Maker
Mojgan Design Studio
Bournmouth, Dorset
10.1998 - 12.2000
- Produced pattern specifications and wrote instructions for sewing pieces.
- Interpreted designer sketches to drape and sew initial samples.
- Drew details on outlined parts to show accurate join points and positions of pockets, buttonholes, and other features.
- Used charts and drafting instruments to create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes.
- Marked samples and finished patterns with garment size, style, and sewing instructions information.
- Drew outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns or drafting new patterns.
- Collaborated with a team of designers to translate garment models into reproducible patterns.
- Determined the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material.
- Built paper patterns for mass production of design concepts.
- Troubleshoot any issues encountered during sample-making or production runs, suggesting solutions where necessary.
- Created detailed technical drawings of garments for production, ensuring accuracy and precision.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used in pattern making and ensured stock was sufficient for current projects.
- Drafted original sketches of garment concepts as part of the design process.
- Analyzed trends in the fashion industry to create innovative designs that meet customer needs.
- Organized regular meetings with management teams to discuss progress made on various projects.
- Conducted research into fabrics, trims, and construction techniques to identify suitable materials for specific projects.
- Served customers in the shop for design fit analysis, required designs, and shop samples.
Education
Certtificate 4 in Patisserie - Baking
Tafe NSW
Hamilton12-2021
Certicate 3 in Baking Combind - Baking
Tafe NSW
Baking Bread Pastry And Cakes12-2019
Certificate 2 Baking Assistant - Baking
Tafe NSW
Hamilton, NSW12-2017
Associate of Arts - Fashion Production Custom Clothing
Tafe NSW
12-1997
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Safety & Kitchen Safety
- Cake Decorating & Creativity
- Customer Service & Cash Handling
- Recipe Development & Flavour Development
- Collaboration, Teamwork & Communication
- Time Management & High Attention to detail
Certification
- Associate Diploma in Fashion Production and Custom Clothing
- Retail Baking Combind in Cake Pastry and Pastry Certificat 3
Timeline
Baker
Organic Feast
06.2024 - Current
Baker and Pastry Chef
Lady Blackbird Sourdough & Pastry
09.2023 - 05.2024
Pastry Chef
Snows Patisserie
05.2023 - 09.2023
Pastry Chef
Two Bobs Bakery
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pastry Chef
Uprising
07.2021 - 01.2022
Cleaner
Port Sephens Property Maintenance
01.2020 - 04.2020
Construction Cleaner
Coral Homes
01.2009 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant
Son of James Painting
12.2000 - 12.2008
Head Designer Pattern Maker
Mojgan Design Studio
10.1998 - 12.2000
Certtificate 4 in Patisserie - Baking
Tafe NSW
Certicate 3 in Baking Combind - Baking
Tafe NSW
Certificate 2 Baking Assistant - Baking
Tafe NSW
Associate of Arts - Fashion Production Custom Clothing
Tafe NSW
- Associate Diploma in Fashion Production and Custom Clothing
- Retail Baking Combind in Cake Pastry and Pastry Certificat 3
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