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Hesta Chooraman

Poudre D'or Village, Riviere Du Rempart

Summary

With a passion for the culinary arts and a penchant for innovation, I am a dedicated and dynamic young pastry chef currently at the helm of Ischia by Cyril Lignac, an esteemed Italian restaurant nestled within one of Mauritius' most prestigious hotels. Armed with a solid foundation in patisserie and a flair for creativity, I have curated a delectable array of desserts that harmoniously blend traditional Italian flavors with contemporary techniques. Beyond the kitchen, my adept managerial skills have enabled me to seamlessly oversee restaurant operations, ensuring impeccable service and a memorable dining experience for guests. With a commitment to excellence and a palate for perfection, I continue to elevate Ischia's reputation as a culinary destination of choice, embodying the synergy of innovation and tradition in every dish served.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Field

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
  • Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.

Education

Diploma in Pastry - Baking And Pastry Arts

Institut Escoffier
Traffic Centre, St Pierre
03.2022

Higher School Certificate

Simadree Virahsawmy SSS
Riviere Du Rempart

School Certificate

Simadree Virahsawmy SSS
Riviere Du Rempart

Skills

  • Pastry Preparation
  • Plating
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Desserts Knowledge
  • Frosting and Decoration
  • New Recipe Development
  • Menu Preparation
  • Culinary Research

Accomplishments

  • Won the first prize for 'The Signature Honey Cake' in 2022 for Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury.
  • Participated in OLYMPIADES DE LA GASTRONOMIE ET RESTAURATION CATEGORY PATISSERIE October 2020 at Institute Escoffier.
  • Participated in Final Second Edition of OLYMPIADES DE LA GASTRONOMIE ET RESTAURATION CATEGORY PATISSERIE August 2021 at Institute Escoffier.
  • Participated in Model United Nations Conference 2018 Zonal Level
  • Participated in SEM Young Investor Award 2018
  • Certificate in Keyboarding 25 words per minute
  • Foundation Course in IT (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
  • Access, Microsoft Power Point and Internet/Email/Facebook)

Languages

Creole
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Pastry Field

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
11.2021 - Current

Diploma in Pastry - Baking And Pastry Arts

Institut Escoffier

Higher School Certificate

Simadree Virahsawmy SSS

School Certificate

Simadree Virahsawmy SSS
Hesta Chooraman