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Anisha Ram

Pastry Chef
Nawaka

Summary

Accomplished Pastry Chef with a proven track record at Malamala Beach Club, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative dessert menus and exceptional food plating. Skilled in recipe development and staff training, I excel in maintaining high sanitation standards and food safety. Known for creative menu planning and ingredient sourcing, I consistently deliver top-quality pastries, driving positive feedback and sales growth. .

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef De Partie

Malamala Beach Club
12.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude under pressure.
  • Received numerous compliments from guests regarding unique flavor combinations and attention to detail in presentation.
  • Streamlined pastry production process for increased efficiency and consistent quality.
  • Consistently met production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards for all baked goods.
  • Improved consistency of plated desserts by designing clear presentation guidelines for serving staff.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.

Pastry Chef

Jacks Restaurant And Bar
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.

Junior Pastry Chef

Shop and Save Bakery
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all machines were functioning properly to reduce downtime.
  • Streamlined pastry production process for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by utilizing excess ingredients creatively in various recipes or specials.

Commis Chef 1 Pastry

Corner Cafe Restaurant
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.

Commis Pastry Chef

Jacks of Fiji
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
  • Assisted in managing inventory, ensuring optimal freshness and availability of ingredients for daily use.
  • Consistently met high volume demands during peak service hours by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with team members.
  • Collaborated with head chef to design innovative seasonal dessert menus that attracted new clientele.
  • Enhanced team morale by actively participating in staff meetings and providing constructive feedback on menu offerings.

Education

Certificate in Cookery Level 2 - Hospitality

Nadi Technical College
Nadi, Fiji
04.2001 -

Skills

Customer service focus

Dessert Preparation

Glazing and Icing application

Sanitation Practices

Food Plating

Menu Planning

Recipe Development

Sanitation Standards

Ingredient Sourcing

Food safety knowledge

Customer service focus

Reference

Praneet Kumar

Head Pastry Chef

Corner Cafe- 9990713


Sujeev Kumar

Lecturer

Nadi Technical College- 9317692



Timeline

Pastry Chef De Partie

Malamala Beach Club
12.2023 - Current

Pastry Chef

Jacks Restaurant And Bar
01.2021 - 12.2022

Junior Pastry Chef

Shop and Save Bakery
02.2019 - 12.2021

Commis Chef 1 Pastry

Corner Cafe Restaurant
01.2018 - 12.2018

Commis Pastry Chef

Jacks of Fiji
01.2016 - 12.2017

Certificate in Cookery Level 2 - Hospitality

Nadi Technical College
04.2001 -
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