James Chakven

Head Pastry Chef with 5+ years of progressive experience in bread, pastry, cake and snacks production, bakery operations, food safety compliance and team supervision, advancing from Production Staff to Head Pastry Chef through consistent performance in food safety and team leadership. Skilled in managing high-volume production schedules, training junior bakers, and enforcing hygiene standards in kitchen environments. Seeking an opportunity to bring proven production expertise and leadership to your fast growing establishment.

Head Pastry Chef - De Don's Chicken Restaurant

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Led daily pastry and bakery production and overseeing a team of twenty(20) bakers and kitchen staff
• Maintained 100% compliance with food hygiene and safety standards across four(4) consecutive health inspections.
• Reduced/controlled production waste by 89% through improved batch planning and ingredient management.
• Trained and supervised junior bakers on standardized recipes and quality control procedures.

Head Baker - Optimal Choice Bakery

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Directed production of over 1000 units/loaves per day across bread, cake, and pastry lines.
• Promoted to Head Baker after one year for consistent output quality and reliability.
• Enforced hygiene and food safety protocols, achieving zero food safety violations during tenure.
• Supervised a team of ten (10) staff, coordinating shift schedules and daily production targets.

Baker - Dunn-Kayce Catering

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Produced bread, pastries, and confectionery items for events serving 100 guests on average.
• Maintained consistent product quality under high-pressure, time-sensitive catering deadlines.
• Assisted in menu development for client events, including cakes, meat pies, and snacks.

Production Staff - Ave-Denko Nigeria Ltd

(2020-01 - 2021-01)

• Supported bakery production line operations, gaining foundational training in baking techniques and hygiene standards.
• Assisted senior bakers in daily production of bread and pastry items, building the technical base for career progression to Head Baker and Head Pastry Chef roles.

Warok Community Secondary School (2011-01 - 2016-01)

Gamakai South Primary School (2003-01 - 2011-01)