Hi, I’m
Tawanda Mashavira
Pastry Chef/Confectioner/Baker
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Brooklyn Donuts & Coffee CoBrisbane, QLD
Back Of The House Confectioner
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Baking and decorating high quality donuts
- Making glaze and creams
Karl's DonutsUnderwood, QLD
Baker
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Frosted and iced cakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
The Plant BakeryWest End, QLD
Assistant Pastry Chef
07.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Spar Retail GroupStrubensvalley, Gauteng
Bakery Supervisor
02.2018 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Oversaw bakery department, supervised staff and delegated daily tasks.
- Completed yearly performance reviews for bakery staff employees and instituted wage increases for exceptional work.
- Inspected baked goods for quality and esthetics prior to displaying and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
- Maintained inventory control and ordered supplies on monthly basis.
- Performed sanitary inspections of counters, displays and floors to maintain clean appearance at all times.
- Performed opening and closing duties for department.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Created marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to increase customer traffic and boost sales.
Education
Le Cordon Bleu AusraliaSouth Brisbane QLD
No Degree from Baking And Pastry Arts
04.2001
University Overview
- Continuing education in baking and pastry chef
HTA School of Culinary ArtRandburg South Africa
No Degree from Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management
04.2001
Skills
Baking equipment maintenance
Recipe creation and conversion
Commercial production
Knowledge of doughs
Food management experience
Proficient in fondant making
Employee scheduling
Recruitment
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food production management
Staff Management
Hobbies : Drawing and Painting
I like drawing and painting thus i use most of my free time painting walls and canvas. I was born an artist ,when i was a kid in school other student used to gather around my table watching me drawing pictures. I made some wall painting at my primary school that are still existent to this day.
Timeline
Back Of The House Confectioner
Brooklyn Donuts & Coffee Co
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Pastry Chef
The Plant Bakery
07.2023 - 08.2023
Baker
Karl's Donuts
06.2023 - Current
Bakery Supervisor
Spar Retail Group
02.2018 - 06.2023
Le Cordon Bleu Ausralia
No Degree from Baking And Pastry Arts
04.2001
HTA School of Culinary Art
No Degree from Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management
04.2001