Harish Kumar
Pastry chef at Cake Forest
- Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu , India
- gps.harish2000@gmail.com
- +971 0506755751
Dedicated Commis Chef with 3+ years in bakery and pastry, excelling in high-pressure environments. Ensures exceptional dish quality through meticulous preparation and strategic planning. Passionate about culinary excellence.
Experience
commis 2
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
- Created and prepared various cakes, breads, puffs, cookies, and pastries for special events, ensuring top-notch quality and consistency in high-pressure environments.
- Supported kitchen operations and assisted with production planning by reporting directly to the chef, leading to optimized workflow and improved resource management.
- Trained and mentored new pastry cooks, significantly enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high culinary standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, resulting in achieving top marks in hygiene and food safety inspections consistently.
Commis 3
Jul 2022 – Oct 2023
- Managed the products of four chefs independently, resulting in efficient kitchen operations and high-quality output. Received the best employee award in just 2 months.
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge and expertise in basic to advanced baking and mixing techniques during tenure in the Brownie Section. Regularly developed and tested new recipes, fostering innovation and variety every 3 months.
Pastry chef
Apr 2021 – Oct 2021
- Gained knowledge in various types of pastries and cakes, including wedding, birthday, photo, and designer cakes. Ensured a diverse range of options for clients' special occasions.
- Expertise in decorating pastries using a variety of icings, toppings, and garnishes. Enhanced the visual appeal of desserts for an exquisite presentation.
- Experienced in creating different varieties of dessert items, truffles etc. Expanded the dessert menu with delectable and unique offerings.
Intership
Dec 2019 – Mar 2020
- Worked in various departments including front office, housekeeping, and food & beverage service. Gained diverse experience and expertise in different areas of the hospitality industry.
- Responsible for creating delicious cake sponges, crafting mouth-watering desserts, baking delightful cookies, and setting up dessert displays for special events. Contributed to enhancing the overall culinary experience for guests and events.
Projects
gala buffet
- to create a variety of artisanal pastries and bread for a grand gala buffet, resulting in significant local media recognition, including a feature in a Tirupati newspaper.
- Executed large-scale production and recipe execution, enhancing my ability to manage high-volume outputs while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Fostered teamwork and attention to detail throughout the project, leading to a seamless execution of the buffet that showcased our culinary skills.
- Mention measurable impact or results you helped deliver. Focus on the outcome of tasks. Example: Modified customer service support system to reduce complaints by 10%.