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
London, UK
- 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
Park Royal
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
London, UK
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