DAHBANI HAMZA
Pastry chef
Regina,SK
Summary
Ambitious self-motivated individual looking to secure a position with a reputable employer to expand and utilize my skills and techniques to help gain more knowledge and experience to work towards management. Skilled Pastry chef with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. Focused professional creates memorable and delicious desserts. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. A hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pastry Chef
LE MACARON RESTAURANT
Regina, SK
12.2019 - Current
- Prepare desserts and cakes while ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served for our showcase and personalized order
- Creation of new recipes and adjustment of old ones
- Chocolate garnish by using tempering chocolate
- Prepare large batches of Macaroons (an average of 1500 macaroons per week)
- Prepare all kinds of dough (Puff pastry, Croissant pure butter...)
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards
- Prepared Mise en place for Backup (sponges, mousses, ganache, cremeux…)
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Banquet Chef
Bonfire Restaurant
Kelowna, BC
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Executive Chef, Head
Organic Kitchen
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Morocco
- Vegan" first Organic restaurant in Morocco (new opening)
- 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
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes and desserts
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Decorated cakes and other pastries according to customer requests
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Pastry Cook and Chef
Frutto Gelatto
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers, and piping bags
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, Italian ice cream by following traditional and modern recipes
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
R&D Pastry Chef
Moroccan
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Research and developed a new concept in Morocco with Pastry infused with Tea
- Replenished bakery items in display cases
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proofer boxes and other equipment
- Determined baking times for various items
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Pastry Chef
RESTAURANT F. KABBAJ
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer
- Plating ‘’a la carte’’ and seasons desserts
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Pastry Chef
LA CALIDAD Bakery shop
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Morocco
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients
- Decorated tarts and other pastries according to customer requests
- Cut and shape dough for pies, and all variety of tarts and other pastries
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Education
Valid To 2028 - Food Safety Certificate
Safety Check - Food Safety - Online
Calgary- CanadaValid To 2026 - WHIMIS – 2015
Safety Check - Food Safety - Online
Calgary- CanadaCompleted Course - 2019 - Good Hygiene Practices
QUALITY -CERT MB
MoroccoBakery-Pastry
Specialized Institute of Tourism Profession
Morocco 09.2011 - 06.2013
Skills
- Computer skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Recipe Development
- Pastry Preparation
- Inventory Rotation
- Training staff
- Sanitation practices
- Quality control
- Food Safety
Timeline
Pastry Chef
LE MACARON RESTAURANT
12.2019 - Current
Banquet Chef
Bonfire Restaurant
05.2019 - 12.2019
Executive Chef, Head
Organic Kitchen
04.2017 - 04.2019
Pastry Cook and Chef
Frutto Gelatto
04.2016 - 08.2016
R&D Pastry Chef
Moroccan
06.2014 - 03.2016
Pastry Chef
RESTAURANT F. KABBAJ
11.2013 - 06.2014
Pastry Chef
LA CALIDAD Bakery shop
01.2013 - 06.2013
Bakery-Pastry
Specialized Institute of Tourism Profession
09.2011 - 06.2013
Valid To 2028 - Food Safety Certificate
Safety Check - Food Safety - Online
Valid To 2026 - WHIMIS – 2015
Safety Check - Food Safety - Online
Completed Course - 2019 - Good Hygiene Practices
QUALITY -CERT MB
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