Syed Aejaz Ahmed, Pastry Chef

Syed Aejaz Ahmed

Pastry Chef

Private

Location
Australia - Adelaide
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelors degree in Hotel Management
Experience
12 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months

Pastry Chef at Private
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2013 to February 2014

Transferable Visa

Chef at Oceania Cruises
  • United States
  • November 2010 to August 2013

• Operate and supervise overall function of production unit within the terms & guidelines of the quality & safety policy
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for food quality enhanced.
• To recruit, train and manage all levels of kitchen department staff as and when required.
• Supervise & train staff to ensure all Technical aspects/obligations of the business are being complied with and fulfilled.
• Participate & keep updated knowledge of HACCP in the monthly HACCP meetings.
• Complete and submit brief monthly reports to the management team meeting relating to problems & issues, further progress and future requirements.
• Assist in conducting the induction and training new employees on Food safety, HACCP/USPH.
• Continually review the duties, responsibilities and performance of the staff to achieve the best results.
• Research current trends for Pastries, Desserts & Breads implement in daily production.
• Development and standardization of recipes.
• Order and requisition food and supplies in accordance with established specifications.
• Make budget recommendations regarding food cost and labor cost, follow and implement the budget as established for the operations.
• Oversee production standards as they relate to catering in special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• To update departmental systems information is maintained and information is provided according to agreed formats
• Ensure department functions within all relevant statutory legislation i.e. HACCP

Chef De Partie at MARGAUX - (Michelin star French Restaurant) – DUBAI
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to August 2010

• Reports to the Executive Chef
• Maintaining highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Maintaining the standards of the kitchen and the food safety.
• Responsible for daily bakery production.
• Responsible for all bakery equipments & checking of proper temperatures for deep freezer’s & chillers.
• Responsible for product quality& uniformity of all fresh baked products.
• Taking briefing of the kitchen staff for a smooth operation.
• Indenting and maintaining the par stock levels of the store items.
• Checking the daily orders and K.O.T to be sent to Restaurant & special orders.
• Indenting supplies for the daily requirements.
• Keep a strict eye on the quality of the fresh baked and fresh made pastry products.

Demi Chef De Partie at The Fairmont Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2006 to April 2008

• Reports to the Executive Pastry Chef
• Maintaining highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
• Maintaining the standards of the kitchen and the food.
• Responsible for daily bakery production
• Indenting and maintaining the par stock levels of the store items.
• Checking the quality of the pre-baked, pre-made pastries & desserts on a everyday basis.
• Checking the daily orders and K.O.T to be sent to Restaurants & in house pastry shop.
• Indenting supplies for the daily requirements.
• Keep a strict eye on the quality of the fresh baked and fresh made pastry items.

production Supervisor at Fantassy Pvt Ltd. Maldives
  • Maldives
  • July 2003 to June 2006

• Reports to the Executive chef
• Operate and supervise overall bakery function within the terms & guidelines of the quality & safety policy
• Help chef in daily production
• Manage 15 staff works under me
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for food quality and service is enhanced.
• To recruit, train and manage all levels of bakery departmental staff as and when required.
• Supervise all staff to ensure all Technical aspects/obligations of the business are being complied with and fulfilled.
• Participate in the monthly HACCP team meetings.
• Complete and submit brief monthly reports to the management team meeting relating to bakery issues, progress and future requirements.
• Assist in conducting the induction and training of all new employees on Food safety, Food Hygiene, HACCP, Health and Safety.
• Continually review the duties, responsibilities and performance of the staff to achieve the best results.

Commi chef at Hilton Golden Palms Resort & spa Bangalore - india.
  • India
  • May 2001 to December 2002

• Reports to the Pastry Chef
• To follow the job instructions from CDP or pastry chef
• Assisting to CDP in daily Bakery and Pastry production
• Indenting and maintaining the par stock levels of the store items
• Maintaining the standards of the kitchen and the food
• Maintaining highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
• Preparation of fresh custard creams, pastry creams and mousse etc
• Assisting in Buffet set up for Breads, Pastries and Desserts etc
• Controlling wastage of left over items by proper storing & refrigeration

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors degree in Hotel Management
  • at Bangalore University
  • November 2002

Received appreciation certificates

Specialties & Skills

Food Science
kitchen management
Hospitality Management
Food Preparation
Production Management
hospitality professional
Linux (RHEL 7)

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Obtained Certificates (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 1998
Valid Until:
December 1998
Obtained Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 1999
Valid Until:
July 1999
Obtained Certificates (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1999
Valid Until:
December 1999