Nguyen Tan Hon Xavier
Southport
Summary
Experienced and reliable pastry chef with full working rights (Australian citizen) dedicated to driving and sustaining remarkable growth for bakery and pastry shops through the delivery of unparalleled customer experiences. Highly adaptable and motivated, specializing in entremets and dessert making, possessing a strong skill set in concept development and high-quality bakery operation. Excellent multitasking abilities and effective communication skills, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks and collaborate with team members to ensure seamless operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
5b2f Bakehouse
09.2020 - Current
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Chef
SSP Australia
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Pastry Chef
The Pastry Emporium
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Head Pastry Chef
Providore Brickworks
10.2012 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Apprentice Pastry Chef
Chez Castaing
01.2008 - 11.2011
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Education
CAP Pattisserie - Hospitality
CMA Formation Murert
21 Chem. De La Pyramide, 31600 Muret, FranceSkills
- Pastry Creation
- Kneading Machine Operation
- Effective Inventory Management
- Culinary Innovation Research
- Decorate Products
- Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
- Inventory Maintenance
- Food Processor Operation
- Desserts Knowledge
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Catering Understanding
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
SSP Australia
01.2023 - 04.2023
Pastry Chef
5b2f Bakehouse
09.2020 - Current
Pastry Chef
The Pastry Emporium
04.2018 - 09.2020
Head Pastry Chef
Providore Brickworks
10.2012 - 04.2018
Apprentice Pastry Chef
Chez Castaing
01.2008 - 11.2011
CAP Pattisserie - Hospitality
CMA Formation Murert
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