Hi, I’m
Yi An Chen
Summary
Experienced pastry chef skilled in various hospitality venues, proficient in creating pastries and desserts, ensuring highquality standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manly Harbour Boat Club
Pastry Chef
2023.07 - 2024.04 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
Small Cake Place
Pastry Chef De Partie
2019.07 - 2023.07 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Provided hands-on training to new hires, sharing technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams.
- Managed time effectively during peak hours to ensure timely delivery of freshly prepared pastries to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
Gambaro Seafood Restaurant
Pastry Chef
2022.08 - 2023.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
Fat Cow Dining & Bar
Pastry Chef
2021.11 - 2022.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
Caffe Florian Taiwan
Pastry Chef
2018.05 - 2019.05 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
Education
Academia InternationalBrisbane, QLD
Diploma of Hospitality Management
07.2021
Academia InternationalBrisbane, QLD
Certificate IV in Patisserie from Patisserie
12.2020
Academia International Brisbane
Certificate III in Patisserie from Patisserie
06.2020
National Taipei UniversityTaiwan
Bachelor of Law from Laws
06.2011
Skills
- Pastry Techniques
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Cake and Pastry Decoration
- Dessert Preparation
- Recipe Development
- Allergen awareness
- Team Cooperation
- Baking Science
- Training staff
- Stock Rotation
- Quality Control
- Order Taking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Work portfolio
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Timeline
Pastry Chef
Manly Harbour Boat Club
2023.07 - 2024.04 (9 education.months_Label)
Pastry Chef
Gambaro Seafood Restaurant
2022.08 - 2023.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Pastry Chef
Fat Cow Dining & Bar
2021.11 - 2022.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Pastry Chef De Partie
Small Cake Place
2019.07 - 2023.07 (4 education.years_Label)
Pastry Chef
Caffe Florian Taiwan
2018.05 - 2019.05 (1 education.year_Label)
Academia International
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Academia International
Certificate IV in Patisserie from Patisserie
Academia International
Certificate III in Patisserie from Patisserie
National Taipei University
Bachelor of Law from Laws