Pranav Kumar
Kerala
Summary
A creative, detail-oriented Pastry Chef with over 5 years of experience crafting high-quality pastries and desserts, with a specialty in gluten-free baking. Adept at recipe creation, team management and maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene. Noted for outstanding time management and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastry Chef
Confluence Club
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
- Managed production of distinctive, high quality pastries while maintaining strict safety and health guidelines.
- Spearheaded revisions of menu items, leading to a 25% increase in dessert sales.
- Led a team of 6 pastry chefs, consistently meeting tight production schedules.
- Instituted strict stock control procedures which reduced ingredient wastage by 30%.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of dishes within assigned section.
- Monitor food storage systems to ensure optimum usage and ordering of perishable food item.
- Follow Food and Safety compliances as per FSSAI regulatory.
Pastry Chef
DLF Camellias
Delhi
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: A Group Resort
- Expanded the line of customised pastries and breads, resulting in a 20% increase in overall sales.
- Trained 2 new assistants on all facets of baking, preparation, and presentation standards.
- Achieved top marks in hygiene and food safety inspections.
- Played an active role in ensuring smooth operations and supply in large scale events organized at the venue.
- Responsible for creating exclusive desserts, pastries and cakes for a renowned hotel.
- A Group Resort
Assistant Pastry Chef
Marriott International
Kochi
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: International Hospitality
- Contributed to new recipes and tested 50 ingredients for quality, taste, and sustainability.
- Maintained an organized and clean cooking station, adhering to rigorous health and safety standards.
- Developed proficiency in various baking and grilling techniques for a versatile range of pastries.
- Assisted in the preparation and production of award-winning pastries and desserts.
- International Hospitality
IET Trainee
Courtyard by Marriott
Kochi
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: International Hospitality
- Completed Structured Training programme.
- Developed foundational skills in culinary techniques and food preparation.
- International Hospitality
Education
Bachelor's - Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Amrita Institute of Hotel Management
Chennai, India01.2021
National Higher Secondary -
Irinjalakuda.com
Kerala, India01.2017
Skills
- Recipe development
- Team leadership
- Ingredient quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Gluten-free baking
- Hygiene and food safety
- Knife proficiency
- Plating and presentation
- Cost analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Sous vide cooking
- Modern culinary techniques
- Software proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Email communication
- Advanced Excel skills
- Google Sheets management
- Presentation skills
Certification
- Advanced Course in Gluten-Free Baking, This course, provided by Institute for Culinary Education, allowed me to specialize in creating delicious gluten-free delights.
- Pastry Arts Management Program, This program from Culinary Institute of America provided advanced management techniques relevant to pastry production.
Hobbies and Interests
- Innovative Baking
- Fitness
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Malayalam, Native
- Hindi, Proficient
- Tamil, Proficient
Timeline
Senior Pastry Chef
Confluence Club
06.2024 - Current
Pastry Chef
DLF Camellias
03.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Pastry Chef
Marriott International
02.2021 - 02.2022
IET Trainee
Courtyard by Marriott
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor's - Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Amrita Institute of Hotel Management
National Higher Secondary -
Irinjalakuda.com
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