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Vasilis Drougas

Pasty Chef
Thessaloniki ,Central Macedonia

Summary

Accomplished Pastry Chef with a proven track record at Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete by Hilton, showcasing expertise in pastry preparation and recipe development. Elevated pastry quality by 30% through innovative catering solutions and mentoring junior staff, demonstrating exceptional leadership and culinary skills. Renowned for creating personalized desserts that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef

Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete by Hilton
Ierapetra Crete
04.2024 - Current
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
  • 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.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in pastry techniques, fostering a supportive work environment and increasing their skillsets.
  • Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
  • Improved supplier relationships to secure high-quality ingredients, ensuring superior product offerings.
  • Elevated pastry quality and consistency by training junior staff in advanced baking techniques.

Pasty Cook

Overoll. Croissant
Thessaloniki
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.

Pastry Cook

Angsana Hotels
Corfu
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.

Pastry Cook Assistant

Angsana Hotels
Corfu
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Replenished bakery items in display cases.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.

Pasty Cook Internship

Mpezez
Thessaloniki
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Pasty Cook Internship

Lesante Blu
Zakinthos
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.

Education

Pastry Degree - Pastry And Baker

IEK KOUFALION
Thessaloniki
02.2022

Skills

Pastry preparation

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete by Hilton
04.2024 - Current

Pasty Cook

Overoll. Croissant
10.2023 - 03.2024

Pastry Cook

Angsana Hotels
03.2023 - 11.2023

Pastry Cook Assistant

Angsana Hotels
05.2022 - 11.2022

Pasty Cook Internship

Mpezez
10.2021 - 03.2022

Pasty Cook Internship

Lesante Blu
06.2021 - 09.2021

Pastry Degree - Pastry And Baker

IEK KOUFALION

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