Vijayakumar K
Experienced Pastry Chef
Dindugal , Naththam Kottaiyour
Summary
Experienced and passionate Pastry Chef with over 8 years of industry experience, creating innovative and highly pleasing desserts for restaurants, events, and fine dining affairs. Adept in creating artisan breads, desserts, pastries, chocolates, and a variety of confections.
Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Pastry Chef
Supreme Baker's
Thiruvanandhapuram
01.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Trained 6 new assistants on all facets of baking, preparation, and presentation standards.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
Pastry Chef
LJ.Iyengars Cake Shop
Coimbatore
01.2016 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
Bakery And Pastry Chef Helper
Sona Baker's
Coimbatore
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Helped with the supervision and management effarts of bakers to produce high-quality pastries and bread.
- Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on the latest food safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Elevated the bakery''s reputation through participation in community events and culinary competitions showcasing artisanal pastries expertise.
Education
Diploma In Hotel Management And Catering Technolog - 2 Year
SEKAR'S INSTITUTES
Kuzhithurai, Tamilnadu 01.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Pastry preparation
Employee training
Gluten-free baking
Cake decorating
Icings and fondant
Desserts knowledge
Commercial production
Recipe development
Food preparation and safety
Problem-solving
Baking and broiling skills
Employee training and development
Equipment Maintenance
Chocolate work and tempering
Bread production
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Pastry Chef
Supreme Baker's
01.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
LJ.Iyengars Cake Shop
01.2016 - 09.2022
Bakery And Pastry Chef Helper
Sona Baker's
07.2015 - 12.2016
Diploma In Hotel Management And Catering Technolog - 2 Year
SEKAR'S INSTITUTES
01.2013 - 05.2015