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YANINTORN KHONGCHAN

Pastry Chef
Bangkok

Summary

Passionate and skilled pastry chef with over two years of experience in the food and dessert industry at internationally recognized organizations. Specializing in the creation of French desserts, chocolates, and a wide range of confections. Adept in advanced pastry techniques, with a strong foundation in food safety and an in-depth understanding of pastry principles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Chef

Cremourne Street Baker
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
  • Experienced in large-scale wholesale production and the creation of high-volume orders, managing weekly output ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 units.
  • Experienced in developing bakery products for supplying Starbucks Australia, Coles-one of Australia's largest supermarkets-and various cafes and retails across the country.
  • Skilled in operating factory machinery, as well as, various kitchen tools and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
  • Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on the latest food safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Developed and implemented waste reduction system, leading to significant cost savings in ingredient procurement.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.

Pastry Chef

Westin Melbourne
9 2021 - 02.2024
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, decorating, and storing different varieties of desserts
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal High tea and other A la carte menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
  • Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on popular flavors and innovative techniques for enhancing the pastry menu offerings.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
  • Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
  • Implemented seasonal menu rotation, attracting customers with variety of fresh and timely offerings.

Apprentice Pastry Cook

Westin Melbourne
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Demonstrated Skills
  • Prepare wide range of goods and ingredients
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients
  • Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.

Education

Certificate IV, III in Patisserie - undefined

Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne Australia
07.2019 - 05.2020

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

William Angliss Institute
08.2021 - 05.2021

Skills

    Extensive experience within a large production kitchen

    Highly responsible, hard-working, patient, excellent fast learning, and problem solving

    Experienced with independently working

    Teamwork with good attitude and strong communication skills

    Ability and knowledge of high and consistent food standards at all times referring to HACCP guidelines

    Experience with working and creating on new dessert menus

    Experience with preparing many varieties of fancy pastry menus, including high tea selections, desserts, cakes, and chocolates

    Experience developing dessert menus with globally recognized brands, for example, Dior, Moulin Rouge Show, Cinderella Show and so on

Certification

[Embrace Change], [Marriott international] - [2023]

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Cremourne Street Baker
02.2024 - 08.2024

[Embrace Change], [Marriott international] - [2023]

12-2023

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

William Angliss Institute
08.2021 - 05.2021

Apprentice Pastry Cook

Westin Melbourne
01.2021 - 07.2021

Certificate IV, III in Patisserie - undefined

Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne Australia
07.2019 - 05.2020

Pastry Chef

Westin Melbourne
9 2021 - 02.2024
YANINTORN KHONGCHANPastry Chef