Marcelle Lategan

I Have more 20 yrs in the FMCG  industry . international and national .

I am a South African citizen with International Baking experience. I am specialized in my field for more than twenty years; this includes three years assistant pastry chef experience. I have been employed at one of the largest retail stores in Ireland, named Supervalu in Blackrock, Cork. This offered me the opportunity to work alongside diverse nationalities. I gained my experience as Pastry Chef through a company called, New York Bagels in Cape Town, South Africa, where I worked alongside a Head Chef from Austria. My core functions were preparing products for breakfast which included laminated croissants and pastries, assorted muffins, scones, a variety of mousses, tarts, desserts, pies, cakes. My duties included: 1. Using the correct baking temperatures hence I check freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures. 2. The outline of food preparation 3. Reporting faulty equipment and maintenance problems 4. Always Maintaining Safe Occupational Health and Safety standards. 5. Adhere to a flexible working schedule 6. Good communication skills with all management and staff I do various ranges of bread and rolls including specialty breads, Rye bread, Sourdough bread, Artisan breads, rolls, yeast free breads, Kitkat, Bapka, Bagels and more. When managing the Supervalu Bakery, I ensured that high standards of quality, productivity and product presentation were met daily. Hygiene Standards was part of my daily function. I am willing to relocate seeking a brand-new challenge and finding an opportunity that allows me to take on more responsibility and to progress m

qualified baker / pastries