Sheetal Potawde
Summary
Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Baker
Countdown
08.2023 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Determined baking times for various items.
Technical Advisor
Puratos Food Ingredients Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
- Reviewed technical guidelines to verify compliance with information security standards and best practices.
- Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.
- Standardized technical operations reporting parameters to reduce wasted and redundant effort across multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported R&D team in internal product validation.
Bakery Head Chef
Fantasie Fine Chocolates
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Senior Chef De Partie
Kars Food India Pvt Ltd
11.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Produce pastries buns for catering services.
- Prepare sponge, cake and cookie batter using basic ingredients.
- Ensuring staff hygiene in terms of clean uniforms, grooming on daily basis.
Commis Chef
Trident Hotels
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Responsible for production of pastries, buns, cookies, pound cakes, Danish pastries, macaroons and biscuits for Ala carte menu, buffets and Hi-Tea parties.
- Followed proper recipes to avoid wastage and at the same time maintain a high-quality product.
Education
Hotel Management
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Tourism Management
Mumbai University05.2008
Skills
- Baking
- Artisan Bread Making
- Cake and Pastry
- Team Work
- Communication Skills
- Food Handling Standards
- Active Learning
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Health and Safety Regulations Management
Timeline
Qualified Baker
Countdown
08.2023 - Current
Technical Advisor
Puratos Food Ingredients Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 02.2019
Bakery Head Chef
Fantasie Fine Chocolates
07.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Chef De Partie
Kars Food India Pvt Ltd
11.2010 - 01.2014
Commis Chef
Trident Hotels
06.2008 - 06.2010
Hotel Management
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Tourism Management
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