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Kelvin Tan

Kelvin Tan

Petaling Jaya, Selangor,10

Summary

Experienced and safety-conscious baker with over 13 years of expertise. Known for punctuality and dedication to maintaining a safe working environment. A team player excelling in fast-paced environments and adapting quickly to new surroundings. Seeking an opportunity to contribute skills and knowledge, while expanding industry experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Manager

FAN JAPAN (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
2024.05 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Kenny Hills Hospitality Group
2022.11 - 2024.04
  • Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef
  • Oversees and supervises kitchen staff
  • Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies
  • Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition
  • Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards
  • Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance
  • Prepares food properly
  • Trains new employees
  • Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment
  • Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.

CO-FOUNDER, PASTRY CHEF AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Golden Bites
2020.10 - 2022.10
  • Responsible for setting up the bakery for daily production
  • Supervising the work of junior baker personnel and giving guidance when necessary
  • Designing customise children cartoon cakes according to customer's order
  • Preparing various types of cakes, muffins, scones, and cookies
  • Overlooking kitchen's daily operations.

CHIEF BAKER & PASTRY CHEF

Brumby's Bakery
2012.09 - 2020.06
  • Responsible for setting up the bakery for daily production
  • Supervising the work of junior baker personnel and giving guidance when necessary
  • Designing customise children cartoon cakes according to customer's order
  • Preparing various types of cakes, muffins, scones, and cookies
  • Overlooking kitchen's daily operations.

PASTRY ASSISTANT

Just Heavenly (Central Kitchen)
2011.02 - 2012.08
  • Making cakes, desserts, and pie e.g
  • Red velvet cake, chocolate durian, banana cream pie
  • Mixing frosting
  • Chocolate ganache, cheese and velvet frosting
  • Assisting in simple sugar work decorations and fondant design
  • Packaging products to be delivered to outlets.

Education

SPM -

METHODIST BOYS' SCHOOL (MBSSKL)
2001.01 - 2006.05

Advanced Diploma -

MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING (MIB)
2007.03 - 2009.05

Skills

Breads and cakes

Pastries

Basic fondant

Cake icing

Production Planning

Quality Control

Production Scheduling

Staff Scheduling

Cost Control

Languages

English
Basic Mandarin
Cantonese
Bahasa Malaysia

Timeline

Production Manager

FAN JAPAN (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
2024.05 - Current

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Kenny Hills Hospitality Group
2022.11 - 2024.04

CO-FOUNDER, PASTRY CHEF AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Golden Bites
2020.10 - 2022.10

CHIEF BAKER & PASTRY CHEF

Brumby's Bakery
2012.09 - 2020.06

PASTRY ASSISTANT

Just Heavenly (Central Kitchen)
2011.02 - 2012.08

Advanced Diploma -

MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING (MIB)
2007.03 - 2009.05

SPM -

METHODIST BOYS' SCHOOL (MBSSKL)
2001.01 - 2006.05
Kelvin Tan