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Jie Wang

Food Scientist, Pastry Chef
Dandenong North,VIC

Summary

Pastry chef with extensive experience in commercial food production, specialised in product development, formulation testing, sensory evaluation, process standardisation, and food safety compliance. In recent roles, worked in both product development–focused kitchen environments and a wholesale bakery setting, applying structured testing, documentation, and scaled-up processing methods under HACCP and GMP requirements. Completed a Master of Food Science at the University of Melbourne, formalising practical industry experience with technical training in food chemistry, food processing, microbiology, and quality systems. Brings hands-on experience translating culinary product development skills into food manufacturing environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef

Little Bertha Bakery
12.2024 - Current
  • Produced pastry products in a wholesale bakery environment, supplying café clients.
  • Assisted in new product development and reformulation, conducting trial batches and adjusting parameters such as hydration levels, mixing time, and baking conditions.
  • Performed sensory evaluation during trials, assessing texture, structure, moisture, aeration, and consistency, and identifying production issues including collapse, weeping, and emulsification faults.
  • Supported process optimisation by documenting trial outcomes and refining production parameters to improve batch consistency and shelf stability.
  • Assisted in translating approved formulations into repeatable production methods and batch documentation, considering yield, ingredient sourcing, and production scheduling.
  • Followed HACCP, GMP, allergen control, and traceability requirements throughout production.

Pastry Chef De Partie

Rick Stein at Bannisters
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Prepared and produced dessert items within a high-quality restaurant environment.
  • Assisted in the development and refinement of seasonal dessert products, including formulation trials and internal sensory evaluation.
  • Modified recipes based on ingredient variability, storage conditions, and service requirements (à la carte, functions, group dining).
  • Tested product performance under different heat treatment and holding conditions to ensure consistency and reliability during service.
  • Standardised new products into repeatable recipes and production procedures to support consistent output across staff.
  • Maintained food safety compliance through temperature control, allergen management, and documented procedures.

Demi Pastry Chef

Bather’s Pavilion
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Worked within a high-volume pastry production team supplying kiosk, bistro, restaurant, and function services.
  • Conducted routine quality and consistency checks on pastry and dessert items.
  • Identified sensory defects and contributed to adjustments to improve uniformity and service suitability.
  • Followed food safety systems including HACCP, allergen controls, and safe storage practices.

Commis Pastry Chef

Deckhouse, Dedes Waterfront Group
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in production of dessert items for large-scale functions (up to 300 pax).
  • Supported batch scaling and process flow adjustments to maintain consistency during high-volume service.
  • Monitored production outcomes and assisted in implementing corrective actions under supervision.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Patisserie

Le Cordon Bleu
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design

Jiangnan University
Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
04.2001 -

Skills

Product development support, formulation trials, and recipe adjustments

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Little Bertha Bakery
12.2024 - Current

Pastry Chef De Partie

Rick Stein at Bannisters
10.2020 - 11.2023

Demi Pastry Chef

Bather’s Pavilion
12.2019 - 09.2020

Commis Pastry Chef

Deckhouse, Dedes Waterfront Group
03.2019 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Food Science

University of Melbourne
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Patisserie

Le Cordon Bleu
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design

Jiangnan University
04.2001 -
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