DANNIS CARVALHO
Wembley,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced bakery professional with a strong focus on pastry production and exotic ingredient usage. Demonstrates expertise in bakery equipment operation, temperature control, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to manage stock control, product costing, and spoilage control while maintaining exceptional food presentation standards. Adept at performing opening and closing duties with a keen understanding of bakery maintenance. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service through effective communication skills.
Dedicated professional bringing highly relevant transferable skills in culinary arts and customer service to role of Baker. Strong background in creativity and time management, coupled with exceptional teamwork abilities. Committed to creating delightful baked goods that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Baker
Believe in science
Park Royal, United kingdom
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared doughs and batters by following established recipes and techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of workstations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in decorating cakes and pastries, applying various icing techniques and garnishes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient production during peak periods.
- Conducted quality checks on baked goods to ensure freshness and adherence to specifications.
- Learned proper storage methods for ingredients and finished products to minimise waste.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance baking skills and product knowledge.
- Monitored storage temperatures to preserve food quality.
Chef
Bayswater management
City of Westminster, United kingdom
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure seamless operation during busy service periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout kitchen environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to ensure adherence to established standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
Head waiter
MW Eat
St James's, City of Westminster
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised service staff to ensure high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated dining room activities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.
- Trained new waitstaff in menu knowledge and proper service techniques.
- Managed reservations and seating arrangements to optimise table turnover rates.
Waiter
La Porte de Zen
Marble arch, City of Westminster
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service by attentively taking orders and catering to guest needs.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate meal preparation and delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of dining area to enhance overall guest experience.
- Assisted in training new team members on service protocols and menu knowledge.
Education
Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel management
Agnel Institute Of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences
India 06.2012 - 07.2015
Skills
- Bakery maintenance
- Exotic ingredient usage
- Pastry production
- Bakery equipment use
- Temperature control understanding
- Customer Service
- Bakery equipment operation
- Stock control
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Opening and closing duties
- Product costing
- Spoilage control
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Affiliations
Watching and playing Cricket
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Baker
Believe in science
10.2022 - Current
Chef
Bayswater management
03.2020 - 09.2022
Head waiter
MW Eat
01.2019 - 02.2020
Waiter
La Porte de Zen
03.2016 - 12.2018
Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel management
Agnel Institute Of Food Craft and Culinary Sciences
06.2012 - 07.2015
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