John H Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong background in crafting exquisite pastries and desserts. Demonstrates exceptional skill in baking, decorating, and menu development, consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and effective collaboration in dynamic kitchen environments. Strong commitment to innovation, flavor precision, and presentation excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Campbell Bread Baking Company
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Researched and used recipes for breads such as focaccia, ciabatta, and brioche
- Assembled and baked listed breads in mass production, which required heavy lifting to deal with large bulks of dough
Pastry Chef
Cafe La Tartine
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Arrived to work 5 AM or earlier to start bake off or special orders
- Responsible for recipes and production of all pastry products
- Trained new employees when necessary
Pastry Chef
Catering Central
09.2013 - Current
- Assembled cakes and pastries to be sent off to catered events as needed
Pastry Chef
Steins Beer Garden
03.2013 - 07.2025
- Developed innovative pastry recipes to enhance catering menu offerings.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
Education
Essential Professional Baking and Pastry Skills
Professional Culinary Institute
Campbell, CA01.2007
Skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Pastries expertise
- Oven and Mixer operation
- Menu planning
- Restaurant experience
- Dessert preparation
- Recipe creation
- Icings and fondant
- Artisan bread baking
- Food plating
- Catering
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Catering Central
09.2013 - Current
Pastry Chef
Steins Beer Garden
03.2013 - 07.2025
Pastry Chef
Cafe La Tartine
09.2007 - 01.2012
Baker
Campbell Bread Baking Company
12.2006 - 09.2007
Essential Professional Baking and Pastry Skills
Professional Culinary Institute
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