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Yifan Zhang

Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated and passionate Culinary Management student at George Brown College, showcasing strong teamwork abilities and creativity. Proficient in a variety of delicious food preparations, with a focus on cakes and pastries. Well-versed in kitchen operations, demonstrating excellent time management and baking skills to contribute to efficient production in a baking environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cake Decorator

LanTa
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cake decorating with piping techniques, adding color to cakes using dye and airbrushing, and carving or shaping cake layers to achieve specific shapes or designs.
  • Decorating regular bakery items according to established bakery standards.
  • Experienced in crafting a variety of desserts, with particular emphasis on mousse-based creations.

Baker

Shu Cake Boutique
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Daily preparation of chiffon cake, cake decoration, and completion of the final cake assembly.
  • Daily expertise in preparing Tiramisu. Proficient in crafting diverse filled pastries and creating exquisite boxed cakes.
  • Maintain the premises of the baking area neatly and hygienically. Strictly abide by food safety and standards when preparing bakery products.

Baker

Tim Hortons
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Daily production of necessary baked goods.
  • Participated in the design of new cookies.
  • Recorded daily ingredients consumption, and ensured food safety.

Line Cook (Co-op)

Chef's House
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Daily preparation of pizza dough and sandwich bread dough, culminating in the final assembly of dishes.
  • Expert in creating culinary masterpieces according to seasonal menus, with proficiency in handling a diverse range of meats and seafood.
  • Communicated with colleagues to ensure the completion of tasks and team collaboration

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Cake Piping Course

QiaoKeShi Pastry
Zheng Zhou, Henan, China

Culinary Management

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
08.2021

Skills

  • Hard skills - Baking Skills, Knife Skills, Food Preparation and handling, Kitchen Cleanliness, and Sanitation
  • Soft skills - Efficient Problem Solver Provides Excellent Customer Service Extremely Organized Team Work
  • Languages - General English Fluent Mandarin

Certification

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C with AED Awareness
  • Food Handler Certificate

Timeline

Cake Decorator

LanTa
07.2022 - 05.2023

Baker

Shu Cake Boutique
11.2021 - 01.2022

Baker

Tim Hortons
06.2021 - 01.2022

Line Cook (Co-op)

Chef's House
01.2021 - 04.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Cake Piping Course

QiaoKeShi Pastry

Culinary Management

George Brown College

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