Matthieu Rodriguez-Lozano
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Motivated and reliable French professional with experience in baking, pastry-making and collective catering. Previous experience includes working at La Pâtisserie David Schmid and Feuillette, as well as serving as a Senior Sergeant in the French Army, where I gained experience in military bakery production and large-scale collective kitchen operations. Comfortable working as part of a team, with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Recently arrived in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa on 2 November 2026. Reliable, hardworking and adaptable, I am looking for new opportunities to develop my skills and gain international experience.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
(Rank: OR-6)–Military Bakery & Collective Catering
French Army
Saran
10.2021 - 06.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Baker and Pastry Cook.
La Pâtisserie David Schmid
Zofingen
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared artisanal breads and pastries for La Pâtisserie David Schmid service cases.
- Molded croissants, rolls, and specialty pastries at La Pâtisserie David Schmid.
Multi-skilled Baker and Pastry Cook
Feuillette
La Tour du Pin
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared Feuillette doughs for breads, pastries, and viennoiseries.
- Shaped artisan loaves and pastry pieces with consistent Feuillette standards.
- Prepared doughs and batters following Feuillette bakery recipes and production schedules.
- Mixed, shaped, and proofed breads, viennoiseries, and pastries for daily service.
- Monitored ovens and baking times to support consistent Feuillette product quality.
Chocolate and Confectionery Apprenticeship.
Pâtisserie Vermare
La Tour du Pin
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Bakery Apprenticeship (Professional Baccalaureate)
Boulangerie Jas
La Tour du Pin
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
ENSOA -
NCO Training School (ENSOA) – French Army
Saint-Maixent-l'École06-2024
French CAP in Chocolate And Confectionery – Comparable To Certificate III in Patisserie - Chocolatier-Confiseur
EFMA
Bourgoin-Jallieu06-2021
French Professional Baccalaureate in Baking And Pastry – Comparable To Certificate III in Baking - Boulangerie-Pâtisserie
Lycée Lesdiguères ★★★
Grenoble06-2020
French CAP in Baking - Baking
Lycée Lesdiguères ★★★
Grenoble06-2019
Skills
- Artisan Bread Production
- French Bakery Techniques
- Dough Preparation & Mixing
- Dough Shaping & Proofing
- Viennoiserie Production
- Croissant & Brioche Preparation
- Pastry Production
- Oven Management & Baking
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Teamwork & Time Management
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
(Rank: OR-6)–Military Bakery & Collective Catering
French Army
10.2021 - 06.2026
Baker and Pastry Cook.
La Pâtisserie David Schmid
02.2021 - 09.2021
Multi-skilled Baker and Pastry Cook
Feuillette
10.2020 - 02.2021
Chocolate and Confectionery Apprenticeship.
Pâtisserie Vermare
01.2020 - 10.2020
Bakery Apprenticeship (Professional Baccalaureate)
Boulangerie Jas
01.2018 - 01.2020
ENSOA -
NCO Training School (ENSOA) – French Army
French CAP in Chocolate And Confectionery – Comparable To Certificate III in Patisserie - Chocolatier-Confiseur
EFMA
French Professional Baccalaureate in Baking And Pastry – Comparable To Certificate III in Baking - Boulangerie-Pâtisserie
Lycée Lesdiguères ★★★
French CAP in Baking - Baking
Lycée Lesdiguères ★★★