David Happiness
Pastry & Confectionery Chef
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About
Baker and Pastry Professional with a specialized background in high-volume dough production, artisanal pastry crafting, and professional catering. Combines technical precision in recipe adherence with a strong commitment to kitchen hygiene and waste reduction. Having completed intensive hands-on training in confectionery and food safety, dedicated to delivering consistent, top-quality products while maintaining impeccable records for operational accountability.
Experience
Pastry & Confectionery Chef - Crave City
(2025-12)
- Managed the daily baking of various dough products, including fresh donuts and specialty breads for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.
- Expertly crafted a wide range of pastry products such as meat pies, sausages, and unique proprietary recipes.
- Contributed to the preparation of special kitchen offerings including shawarma, fried chicken, French fries, and waffles.
- Handled essential meal preparation tasks, including the precise cutting of vegetables and meats to ensure efficient service.
- Developed and prepared a variety of delicious sauces and specialized fillings for pastries.
- Maintained strict kitchen cleanliness and organized the workspace for the following day to effectively minimize pests and insects.
- Followed recipes with strict precision to significantly reduce material waste and ensure the highest quality of every batch.
- Maintained impeccable records of all items produced, materials used, and material wastage to provide clear operational accountability.
Receptionist - Precious and Praise Hotel
(2025-01 - 2025-10)
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with customers, ensuring they felt welcomed and valued.
- Proactively reduced tensions with customers by ensuring their concerns were fully understood and accurately reported to management.
- Managed front desk operations, including sales tracking and the coordination of guest appointments.
- Maintained organized and accurate records to support daily hotel operations.
Education
National Diploma (ND) - Mass Communication - Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti (2021 - 2023)
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) - ExcelCollege (2014 - 2020)