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Iffah Zahirah Razali

Iffah Zahirah Razali

Singapore

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Pastry Chef

The Providore Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Championed sustainability initiatives by sourcing locally-produced ingredients and implementing eco-friendly practices in the kitchen.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing pastry designs.
  • Mentored junior pastry chefs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Providore Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Ensured consistent quality by strictly adhering to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while executing intricate designs on pastries and desserts.
  • Trained new staff members on proper techniques, elevating overall team performance.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Assisted head pastry chef in developing new recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales.
  • Ensured food safety compliance through diligent monitoring of temperatures during storage, preparation, and service.

Teacher Aide

APSN
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.

Junior Pastry Sous Chef

UNDER DER LINDEN PTE. LTD.
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisting the head chef with operations and in charge of the pastry section
  • Works with a small bubbly team and overall in charge of cake productions
  • Ensures quality output of daily productions and preparation according to safety guidelines
  • Handles stock ordering, monthly inventory, liaise with food suppliers
  • Presenting new cake ideas and menu, executing plans and menu tastings
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.

Chef De Partie

Grain
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Prepares tarts, cakes, choux pastry, cookies for daily production
  • Ensures MEP (curds, ganache, glaze) is done according to SOP
  • Ensures there is food quality and food is prepared according to safety guidelines
  • Handles food and stock inventory
  • Ordering of ingredients and miscellaneous items

Assistant Manager

Pantler
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assist in store operations and management, ensuring quality products, sales, as well as overall in charge of staffs
  • Following the basic SOP of opening and closing duties
  • Cashiering and housekeeping
  • Handles e-mails and social platforms
  • Answering phone calls and preparing schedules
  • Basic knowledge of coffee, able to do latte art

Pastry Chef De Partie

Tarte by Cheryl Koh
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Worked for Formula 1 in 2018 and 2019
  • Participated in collaborations with known corporates such as Lamborghini, Strongbow, Hermès, Standard Chartered Bank and etc
  • Apart from being in-charge of team members, also in charge of Monthly Inventories and Product Ordering
  • Experienced in doing basic MEP, french pastries and tarts

Senior Pastry Chef & Team Leader

Annabella Patisserie
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • I am currently working in a kitchen that focuses primarily on macarons
  • Being the Senior Pastry Chef In-Charge, my responsibilities are to ensure that workflow in the kitchen goes smoothly, ensure that product quality is met and ensure that team members are always involved in all activities held
  • I work closely with the Director to come up with new flavours and one of the skills i adapted while working there is to produce characterized macarons
  • Apart from baking, I also managed to learn a major responsibility which is team building
  • Part of my job scope is to delegate duties to the other team members
  • These duties would be the daily preparation work; which includes stock-taking, product delivering (output), product QC, product production and stock delivery

Assistant Pastry Chef

Fika Swedish Café and Bistro
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • I am in charge of assisting the Pastry Chef
  • Apart from baking cakes, frosting cakes and baking breads, my role is to ensure that daily preparation work such as inventory checking, stock delivering and kitchen cleanliness is managed
  • Besides having the vast exposure in French & Swedish pastries, working in the hot kitchen for a month has gained me knowledge in the Scandinavian cuisine as well

Intern

Marina Bay Sands
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Followed basic systems such as FIFO and rules given by NEA.
  • Handled french pastries at Sweetspot Department, buffet menu items when assigned at Rise Department and chocolate work in Chocolate Room.
  • Supported kitchen operations by assisting with dishwashing, cleaning, and general maintenance tasks when needed.
  • Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.

Education

Diploma - Pastry & Baking in Institutes

SHATEC
11.2014

'O' Level - undefined

Tampines Secondary School
12.2012

Skills

  • Kitchen experience
  • Kitchen management
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Administrative experience
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Phone etiquette
  • Team management
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Allergen awareness

Languages

English - Expert
Mandarin - Beginner
Korean - Intermediate

Referrals

Zulfeqar Zulkifli (Executive Pastry Chef)

8951 8945

Nur 'Aisyah (SpEd Teacher)

9622 6741

Cheryl Koh (Pastry Chef)

9620 5381

Annabella Sonwelly (Owner of Annabella Patisserie)

9006 4080

Timeline

Head Pastry Chef

The Providore Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Providore Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2023 - 12.2024

Teacher Aide

APSN
02.2023 - 08.2023

Junior Pastry Sous Chef

UNDER DER LINDEN PTE. LTD.
11.2021 - 01.2023

Chef De Partie

Grain
01.2021 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Pantler
07.2020 - 12.2020

Pastry Chef De Partie

Tarte by Cheryl Koh
09.2018 - 07.2020

Senior Pastry Chef & Team Leader

Annabella Patisserie
04.2016 - 08.2018

Assistant Pastry Chef

Fika Swedish Café and Bistro
01.2015 - 03.2016

Intern

Marina Bay Sands
05.2014 - 11.2014

'O' Level - undefined

Tampines Secondary School

Diploma - Pastry & Baking in Institutes

SHATEC

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