Sara Green
Sunbury,Australia
Summary
Dedicated pastry chef with experience in creating custom baked goods and seasonal offerings. Known for coaching staff on culinary techniques and maintaining high standards in customer interaction. Organised, proactive, and capable of thriving in both team environments and independent roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastrychef/Cafe Attendant
Jodie Caldone
Keilor Park, Riddells Creek, Victoria
10.2013 - 03.2022
- I created many different shortbread biscuits, flourless cakes, icings, and fillings from scratch recipes.
- I created customised items for seasonal promotions and special events including Christmas, Mother's Day, and Easter.
- I developed special products to enhance business offerings.
- I coached new staff on policies, procedures, and performance strategies to ensure consistent quality.
- I assisted in the preparation and plating of various menu items.
- I participated in the preparation of ingredients and the assembly of sandwiches and wraps for delivery to stores.
- I cleaned and stocked display cabinets for cakes and pastries.
- I took meals and drinks out to serve to customers.
- Various cleaning duties.
Pastrychef
Mt Macedon Trading Post
Mt Macedon, Victoria
04.2013 - 10.2013
- I made the fillings for, then assembled and baked sausage rolls, pasties, and various pies.
- I made sweet and savoury bakery products including muffins, tarts, slices, and icings.
- I cooked sauces, relishes, soups, and pickles.
- I organised preparation lists for the following day.
- I received deliveries of various ingredients and supplies, and packed them away in appropriate storage areas.
- Various cleaning duties.
Pastrychef
Bourkie's Bakehouse
Woodend, Victoria
07.2003 - 01.2013
- I completed my Certificate 3 in Retail Baking Pastry/Bread at Bourkie's Bakehouse. I learned how to make bread, sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, slices, biscuits, icings, and fillings to the requirements of the workplace.
- I received high marks in theory and practical classes at William Angliss Institute of TAFE.
- I demonstrated leadership by helping to train others. I took on responsibility for several new staff members including an apprentice and weekend bakery assistants.
- Contributed to the team's success in winning first, second, and third places in the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph for several years. My personal entry in the 'Professional Novelty Section' achieved second place in 2008.
- I answered the phone, gave information, and took orders from customers.
- I helped serve customers bakery products and drinks for dine-in and takeaway orders.
- I took stock inventory and placed orders with various suppliers, and received and checked off deliveries of ingredients and products to the shop.
- I was the main staff member responsible for assembling and decorating cakes for events such as birthdays.
- I set up the shopfront before opening. I cleaned, organised, and stocked the cake cabinets, bread display, and pie warmer. I assembled chairs, tables, and signs.
- I operated the espresso machine for production of various hot drinks.
- Various cleaning duties.
Pastrychef
Sweet Cravings
Kyneton, Victoria
10.2008 - 03.2009
- I made, assembled and decorated cakes.
- I made icings and fillings for sweet and savoury pastries.
- I participated in Christmas product production.
- I set up the cake cabinets and opened the shop, setting up tables, chairs and signs inside and out.
- Various cleaning duties.
Hospitality work experience
Victoria University
Sunbury, Victoria
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Trained in front of house duties, including setting up and serving tables, bar service, and espresso machine operation to 5 star standard.
- Completed lessons in commercial kitchen, mastering various cooking methods to high standard.
- Various cleaning duties.
Cafe Attendant
Mac's Cafe
Kyneton, Victoria
02.2000 - 11.2001
- Prepared hot drinks and fast food, including hot chips and dim sims, for participants and families during local basketball team practice nights.
- I handled cash transactions.
- Various cleaning duties.
Year 10 work experience
Country Cob Bakery
Kyneton
10.2000
- Assisted in bakery tasks such as baking and decorating biscuits, icing doughnuts, assembling apple shortcakes, and preparing custard for tarts, contributing to daily production.
- I assisted the kitchen chef with tasks such as stripping roast chickens, chopping ingredients for salads, and cooking components of dishes such as schnitzels and fried rice.
- I learned how to operate a commercial espresso machine to make cappuccinos and lattes.
- I opened up the shop in the mornings, putting out tables, chairs, and signs.
- Various cleaning duties.
Education
Responsible Service of Alcohol -
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
Melbourne01-2021
Food Handling Certificate -
Australian Institute of Food Safety
Online Course01-2021
Barista, Coffee-Making Course -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Melbourne01-2020
Certificate 3 in Retail Baking Pastry/Bread -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne01-2008
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Kyneton Secondary College
Kyneton01-2002
Certificate 2 in Hospitality Operations -
Kyneton Secondary College
Kyneton01-2002
Skills
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Inventory rotation
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Team participation
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
Availability
Monday to Friday 10am - close.
Saturday All day.
References
- Jodie Caldone, former employer, 0439 909 004
- Michael Ford, personal, 0407 865 621
Affiliations
I participate in community theatre and have been in musicals and plays for most of my life. I've just this week started rehearsals with Melton Performing Arts for "Guards! Guards!" based on the novel by Terry Pratchett.
Timeline
Pastrychef/Cafe Attendant
Jodie Caldone
10.2013 - 03.2022
Pastrychef
Mt Macedon Trading Post
04.2013 - 10.2013
Pastrychef
Sweet Cravings
10.2008 - 03.2009
Pastrychef
Bourkie's Bakehouse
07.2003 - 01.2013
Hospitality work experience
Victoria University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Year 10 work experience
Country Cob Bakery
10.2000
Cafe Attendant
Mac's Cafe
02.2000 - 11.2001
Responsible Service of Alcohol -
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
Food Handling Certificate -
Australian Institute of Food Safety
Barista, Coffee-Making Course -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Certificate 3 in Retail Baking Pastry/Bread -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Kyneton Secondary College
Certificate 2 in Hospitality Operations -
Kyneton Secondary College