Yalda Faraji
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate Pastry Chef with over 12 years of professional experience in creating a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Red Seal certified in Ontario, with a deep understanding of classic and modern pastry techniques. Adept at managing kitchen operations, training junior staff, and developing innovative menus that appeal to diverse clientele. Recognized for attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to quality, resulting in high customer satisfaction and repeat business. Experienced in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastry Chef
YF Pastry Shop
2019.12 - 2022.12
-Plan and direct the preparation of pastry
-Maintain and improve quality standard for products
-Expanding menu with new seasonal and occasional items
-Hire and train pastry chef assistant and staff
Baker and Confectioner
Chehelsotoun Restaurant
2017.11 - 2019.11
as a head of bakery section
- Ensuring hight quality of raw materials
-Preparing special orders
-Organizing new product
-Baking various type of bread for use at the restaurants
Baker
Agor Resturant
2016.12 - 2017.11
- Commissioning the bakery and confectionery section ot the cafe
- Employing and training staff for bread production at the cafe
- Preparing raw materials and making fresh dough on a daily basis
Baker
Lime Cafe
2015.06 - 2016.12
-Preparing a menu based on the views of cafe manager
-Recruiting and training staff
-Planning the procurement of raw materials
_ Conducting quarterly review of the menu
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technology of Handicrafts
University of Art
10.2009
Skills
- Desserts Knowledge
- Material Prepping
- Pastry Preparation
- Recipe Creation
- Material Prepping
- Monthly Inventory
- French Baking Techniques
- Baking Recipe Improvements
Food Safety
Multitasking Abilities
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Commercial production
Certification
- Skilled Trade Ontario, Red Seal Certificate of Pastry/baker
- Cake and Cream pastry
- Level 1 Confectionary Making
- Level2 Confectionary Making
- Bulk and semi Bulk breads
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Pastry Chef
YF Pastry Shop
2019.12 - 2022.12
Baker and Confectioner
Chehelsotoun Restaurant
2017.11 - 2019.11
Baker
Agor Resturant
2016.12 - 2017.11
Baker
Lime Cafe
2015.06 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Arts - Technology of Handicrafts
University of Art
- Skilled Trade Ontario, Red Seal Certificate of Pastry/baker
- Cake and Cream pastry
- Level 1 Confectionary Making
- Level2 Confectionary Making
- Bulk and semi Bulk breads
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