Fausto Mauceri
Westmeadows,VIC
Summary
- Well-qualified culinary professional adept at creating dough, ice creams, sorbets and pastries that delight diners. Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
- Focused professional creates memorable and delicious baked goods. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. Hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high
- I am working in hospitality sector and mostly as a pastry chef of accuracy since 1999.
- Experienced with ITALIAN cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Accomplished Executive Pastry Chef with high-level technical expertise and passion for pastries. . Excellent organizational skills and mastery of pastry styles led to exceptional results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastry Chef
Voila Patisserie PTY LTD
North Coburg, Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Mentored junior staff members in pastry techniques, fostering a supportive work environment and increasing their skill sets.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize food spoilage while maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Mentored junior pastry chefs, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Elevated customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality pastries and desserts.
- Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency in the pastry kitchen.
- Managed inventory and supply ordering to maintain optimal stock levels for pastry production.
- Improved cost control measures by monitoring ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Sous Pastry Chef
O'Heas Baker
Coburg, VIC
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize food spoilage while maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Pizza Maker
Pizza Shop Figo
Elwood, VIC
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality pizzas according to company standards and customer preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and maintain timely order fulfillment.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Supported restaurant success through diligent preparation of fresh ingredients for use in daily operations.
- Contributed to menu development by suggesting new pizza combinations based on customer feedback and market trends.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Pastry Chef & Ice Cream Maker
Gelobar Restaurant
Brunswick, VIC
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Head Pastry Chef and Pizza Maker
Angelina’s Bakery And Bistro
Siracusa, Italy
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing pastry designs.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct done and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Increased bakery sales by introducing seasonal and trending dessert options.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality pizzas according to company standards and customer preferences.
Pastry Chef
Pasticceria La Rocca
Winchmore Hill, London UK
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victorian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC08.2023
Skills
- Menu Development
- Pastry Production
- Decision Making
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Baking Techniques
- Quality Control
- Plating Design
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Inventory Management
- Stress Management
- Icings and Fondant
- Cake Decorating
- Food Safety
Additional Information
Im a PR visa holder has unlimited work rights.
I have additional qualification from Italy:
- Qualification in Gastronomy (Italy)
- Qualified Water Purification Certification (Italy)
- Regional Certificate in Responsible Service of Alcohol (Italy)
Languages
English
Limited Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef
Voila Patisserie PTY LTD
08.2022 - Current
Sous Pastry Chef
O'Heas Baker
05.2019 - 07.2022
Pizza Maker
Pizza Shop Figo
05.2018 - 04.2019
Pastry Chef & Ice Cream Maker
Gelobar Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2018
Head Pastry Chef and Pizza Maker
Angelina’s Bakery And Bistro
10.2014 - 07.2016
Pastry Chef
Pasticceria La Rocca
10.2012 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Victorian Institute of Technology