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VANESSA YU

Summary

  • An enthusiastic and clear-headed individual who is passionate about baking and pastries, with ample experience in home baking.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Baker

N/A
  • Sold frosted and decorated cakes on a semi-regular basis whilst studying
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked focaccia, sourdough and other breads.

Pastry Assistant

WA Cafe
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as a 7 layer praline chocolate cake, yuzu madeleines and matcha tiramisu by following recipes.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery.
  • Prepared ingredients for daily baking tasks, ensuring accurate measurements and freshest quality possible.
  • Maintained consistency in taste and appearance of pastries through strict adherence to recipe guidelines and baking procedures.

Baker/ Service Chef

Buns From Home
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Disassembled and cleaned ovens

Research Assistant

Imperial College London
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Genomics

Imperial College
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Sussex
08.2020

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Team Player
  • Solid Problem Solver
  • Recipe-Based Cooking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking Proficiency

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Pastry Assistant

WA Cafe
09.2023 - 11.2023

Baker/ Service Chef

Buns From Home
06.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

Imperial College London
11.2021 - 05.2022

Home Baker

N/A

Master of Science - Applied Genomics

Imperial College

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Sussex
VANESSA YU