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Kamal Lachkar

Toronto,ON

Summary

pastry and bakery diplomat

Passionate and experienced Pastry Chef with over 10 years of expertise. My specialization lies in the creation of superior quality desserts and the team management. I excel at strategic planning and respecting hygiene and food safety standards. I am currently looking for of a new professional opportunity to contribute with my creativity and my know-how.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patissier Chef

Patisserie Nord Lyon
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Created artisanal pastries and desserts, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline dessert preparation processes and improve efficiency.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in developing seasonal menus featuring innovative dessert concepts and flavor profiles.

Baker

Time Horton
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared a variety of baked goods including bread, pastries, and cakes following standardized recipes.
  • Operated commercial baking equipment ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked ingredients, and maintained cleanliness of work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain quality standards.

Executive Pastry Chef

Café Restaurant La Vue
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • - Supervision of the production of high-end desserts.
  • - Proactive team management to optimize productivity.
  • - Design of new menus to satisfy demanding palates.
  • - Rigorous control of orders and stock to guarantee quality optimal.
  • - Supervision of the production of high-end desserts, ensuring that the highest quality standards are met.
  • - Proactive management of the pastry team, including shift planning work, training, motivation, and problem solving.
  • - Design and creation of new dessert menus to satisfy palates demanding customers.
  • - Rigorous control of orders for raw materials, supplies and stock to ensure optimal product quality.
  • - Close collaboration with other kitchen departments to ensure a harmonious coordination in the preparation of dishes.

Pastry Chef

Café Restaurant La Vue
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • - Preparation of high quality desserts, following specific recipes and ensuring the attractive presentation of dishes.
  • - Management of dessert production to meet customer demand, in ensuring that quality standards are maintained.
  • - Creation and adaptation of dessert recipes according to the seasons and customer preferences.

Pastry Sous-Chef

Royal Pastry Shop
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • - Mastery of the preparation of choux pastry and macaroons.
  • - Expert design and production of various types of pies.

Head of Section

Arte Pain Pastry Shop
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • - Design of artisanal biscuits and pastries.
  • - Mastery of bread preparation.

Pastry chef

Boston Pastry Shop
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • - Preparation of artisanal ice creams and artistic arrangement of cakes.

Clerk (Server and Cashier)

Bakery and Pastry Shop Paris
01.2011 - 11.2015
  • - Essential support for the preparation and service of quality artisanal products.
  • - Participation in the daily management of the bakery and pastry shop
  • - Provide exceptional customer service by taking orders, serving customers courteously and meeting their needs.
  • - Efficient cash management, including payment processing, management of the cash register and maintaining financial accuracy.
  • - Collaborate with the team to ensure preparation and presentation of quality artisanal products.
  • - Contribute to the daily management of the bakery-pastry shop by ensuring a adequate supply of products, maintaining cleanliness and the organization of the workspace.

Skills

  • Chocolate work
  • Organization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Pastry preparation

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Arabic: Mother tongue
Native or Bilingual
French: intermediate
French
Limited Working

Certification

pastry and bakery diplomat

PORTFOLIO

Discover my creations and artistic achievements on Instagram: @kamallachkar

Timeline

Patissier Chef

Patisserie Nord Lyon
01.2025 - 06.2025

Baker

Time Horton
03.2024 - 12.2024

Executive Pastry Chef

Café Restaurant La Vue
01.2021 - 08.2023

Pastry Chef

Café Restaurant La Vue
01.2019 - 12.2020

Pastry Sous-Chef

Royal Pastry Shop
01.2017 - 12.2019

Head of Section

Arte Pain Pastry Shop
05.2016 - 12.2016

Pastry chef

Boston Pastry Shop
12.2015 - 04.2016

Clerk (Server and Cashier)

Bakery and Pastry Shop Paris
01.2011 - 11.2015
Kamal Lachkar