Phuong Thuy (Mia) LE
Kilburn, 5084, SA
Summary
Dependable Pastry Cook certified in CERT III: PATISSERIE and CERT IV: PATISSERIE. Having more than three years experience in baking and decorating the wedding cakes and birthday cakes as well as doing with some different types of desserts. Always trying to assist Head Chef to develops new items for special events, seasonal menus and specific customer needs.
❖ Hardworking, able to work under pressure (successfully completed long shifts of over 12 hours without being tired).
❖ Organized, disciplined and strongly responsible for behaviour.
❖ Willing to learn new things.
❖ Polite and friendly to gain hospitality from everyone.
❖ Patient, persistent and highly precise to complete the job
❖High-energy kitchen team member dedicated to producing high-quality and attractive confections.
Prepared to bring three years' experience in the field to a challenging new position. To seek and maintain par-time or full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
Vivid Pastries PTY LTD
10.2022 - Current
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Collaborated with fellow pastry cooks to develop innovative recipes, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
- Maintained an open line of communication with customers, addressing concerns or requests promptly while providing exceptional customer service.
- Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Pastry Cook
Arndale Bakery
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared cooking ingredients for some of goods such as cakes and tarts by following traditional recipes, especially Vietnamese breads (around up to 5000 rolls/day).
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Assisting in pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Kitchen Hand
The Stag
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA07.2022
Certificate IV - Patisserie
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA12.2021
Certificate III - Patisserie
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA07.2021
Bachelor - Environmental Science
VIETNAMNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
VIET NAM03.2016
Bachelor - Crop Science
VIETNAMNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
VIET NAM02.2015
Skills
- Cake Decorating
- Dessert Preparation
- Recipe creation
- Food Processor Operation
- Training staff
- Safe Work Practices
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Collaborative Relationships
- Task Prioritization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
❖ WORKING RIGHTS/AVAILABILITY
Availability: Any day
❖ REFERENCES
Mr. HUNG LE ( Head Chef/Owner of Arndale Bakery )
Mobile : (+61) 413 167 016
Mr. Tao Liu ( Owner of Vivid Pastries PTY LTD)
Contact number/s: 836 25111
Email: info@heidelbergcakes.com.au
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Vivid Pastries PTY LTD
10.2022 - Current
Kitchen Hand
The Stag
02.2022 - 07.2024
Pastry Cook
Arndale Bakery
03.2021 - Current
Diploma - Hospitality Management
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Certificate IV - Patisserie
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Certificate III - Patisserie
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Bachelor - Environmental Science
VIETNAMNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor - Crop Science
VIETNAMNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
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