RANJANBEN A. PATEL
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
To learn new things at every stage and applying them to achieve the goals and satisfaction that is required for prosperity in life. I would like to pursue a challenging and growth-oriented designation utilizing my enthusiasm to be a competent professional and make good contribution to the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
PIZZA 365
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Stayed current on industry trends and emerging techniques, attending workshops and conferences to continuously improve skills as a pastry cook.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and equipment, increasing overall productivity within the kitchen team.
- Collaborated with fellow pastry cooks to develop innovative recipes, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions for promotional events or special offers that would attract new clientele or re-engage existing customers.
Pastry Cook
JATT AND KAYANI PTY. LTD
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained an open line of communication with customers, addressing concerns or requests promptly while providing exceptional customer service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
- Implemented sustainable practices such as reducing plastic usage by sourcing eco-friendly packaging materials whenever possible.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Coordinated with front of house staff to ensure timely delivery of desserts, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction, consistently producing pastries that exceeded expectations in taste and presentation.
Full Time Pastry Cook
SPARGO'S CAFÉ BAR (A&S BROTHERS PTY. LTD.)
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings so that they are appealing to the eye
- Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment
- Train, guide and motivate pastry assistants
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
- Maintain a clean cooking station
- Keep abreast with the latest food and industry trends
- Experienced in working efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
Full Time Pastry Cook
AB FAB CAKES
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
- Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients kneading, maturing, cutting, molding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods preparing pastry fillings monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
- Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment
- Developed creative techniques for decorating cakes, pies, and other desserts
- Set oven temperatures and oversaw simultaneous bakes to achieve top-quality results
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
Part Time Pastry Cook
AB FAB CAKES
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Determined baking times for various items.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Education
Advanced Diploma Of Human Resource Management -
Australian Institute Of Entrepreneurship
Melbourne, VIC09.2017
Diploma in Human Resource Management -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09.2016
Certificate 4 in Human Resource management -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, VIC02.2016
Advanced Diploma In Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07.2015
Certificate 4 in Patisserie -
Institute Of Hotel Management Australia
Melbourne, VIC12.2014
Diploma In Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC05.2014
Certificate 4 in Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, VIC10.2013
Advanced Diploma Of Business -
Austwide Institute Of Training
Melbourne, VIC11.2012
Diploma Of Management -
Education Access Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC03.2012
Certificate 4 in Business -
Education Access Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC03.2011
Certificate 3 in Patisserie -
North Melbourne Institute Of Tafe
Melbourne, VIC06.2010
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Pastry preparation
- Problem-solving
- Menu planning
- Attention to detail
- Creativity in decorating
- Measuring ingredients
- Maintaining cleanliness standards
- Responding to customer inquiries
- Plating desserts attractively
- Training new employees
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pastry Cook
PIZZA 365
03.2024 - 11.2024
Pastry Cook
JATT AND KAYANI PTY. LTD
01.2023 - 03.2024
Full Time Pastry Cook
SPARGO'S CAFÉ BAR (A&S BROTHERS PTY. LTD.)
03.2021 - 06.2022
Full Time Pastry Cook
AB FAB CAKES
10.2017 - 07.2020
Part Time Pastry Cook
AB FAB CAKES
01.2017 - 09.2017
Advanced Diploma Of Human Resource Management -
Australian Institute Of Entrepreneurship
Diploma in Human Resource Management -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Certificate 4 in Human Resource management -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Advanced Diploma In Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Certificate 4 in Patisserie -
Institute Of Hotel Management Australia
Diploma In Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute of Technology
Certificate 4 in Marketing -
Angad Australian Institute Of Technology
Advanced Diploma Of Business -
Austwide Institute Of Training
Diploma Of Management -
Education Access Australia Pty Ltd
Certificate 4 in Business -
Education Access Australia Pty Ltd
Certificate 3 in Patisserie -
North Melbourne Institute Of Tafe
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