Chua Chu Hang

Highly skilled Senior Baker with over 5 years of professional experience specializing in European artisan breads, sourdough fermentation, and croissant lamination. Proven track record in overseeing daily kitchen operations, standardizing SOPs, and mentoring junior team members. Possesses strong expertise in dough mixing, fermentation parameter control, inventory planning, and maintaining rigorous food safety standards.

Senior Baker at Bakery Brera & Fine Foods (2024-03 – Present)

• Oversee daily kitchen production flow for high-volume artisan bread and pastry lines, ensuring strict adherence to brand quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and train junior bakers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), improving shift efficiency and team skill proficiency.
• Monitor critical baking parameters (ambient/dough temperatures, fermentation timelines) to maintain consistent product texture, flavor, and appearance.
• Manage inventory levels, raw ingredient sourcing, and waste minimization strategies to ensure smooth daily operations.

Junior Baker at Kwassong Pte. Ltd. (2023-12 – 2024-02)

• Specialized in precision dough shaping and lamination for premium croissants and Viennoiserie items.
• Managed early morning bake schedules to ensure maximum freshness and product availability prior to retail opening hours.

Junior Baker at Nick Vina Artisan Bakery (2021-09 – 2022-11)

• Managed the baking station focusing on European sourdough shaping, baguette, and complex croissant lamination techniques.
• Guided and coached new kitchen team members, fostering a collaborative work environment and elevating overall operational standard.
• Ensured accurate, timely execution of customer pre-orders and performed final Quality Control (QC) checks prior to dispatch.

Commis 2 (Baker) at Bakeri Pte. Ltd. (2019-08 – 2021-08)

• Handled large-scale commercial dough mixing, precise formula preparation, and automated dough sheeting processes.
• Coordinated daily production runs while enforcing strict food hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and workplace safety protocols.
• Managed handcrafted bread shaping, deck oven baking, and professional retail packaging for distribution.

Full Time Baker at Melodies Bakery (2017-12 – 2019-04)

• Executed core bakery operations including ingredient mis-en-place, basic bread shaping, and oven monitoring.

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – SMK Impian Emas (2013 – 2017)