Yaling Zhang
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Manager
Smile Bread
Melbourne
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
- Developed new recipes that appealed to customers' taste preferences while meeting nutritional guidelines.
- Daily production from dough preparation to baking to decoration：Mile crepe cake, Mousse Cake, Cheesecake, Cupcake, Birthday cream cake, Japanese pound cake.
- Daily production of various sweet cakes, croissants, savory bread, from dough preparation to fermentation, decoration, baking, and final products
Baker
Breadtop
Melbourne , VIC
03.2015 - 08.2019
Baker
Breadtop
Adelaide, SA
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Stocked shelves with freshly baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Monitored color of baking items to raise or lower temperature or remove from oven.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery.
Baker
Walmart
Dalian, China
11.2000 - 02.2012
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
- Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
Baker
International Hotel
Dalian
01.1990 - 10.2000
Education
Tafe - Bakery
Dalian Culinary School
Dalian，China11.1989
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Active Listener
- Solid Problem Solver
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Management
- Team Player
- Weights and Measures
Timeline
Bakery Manager
Smile Bread
08.2019 - 11.2023
Baker
Breadtop
03.2015 - 08.2019
Baker
Breadtop
05.2012 - 02.2015
Baker
Walmart
11.2000 - 02.2012
Baker
International Hotel
01.1990 - 10.2000
Tafe - Bakery
Dalian Culinary School
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