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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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