ISAAC DANSO

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Accra, Ghana GA***

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EDUCATION

May 2012

WASSCE Graduate : Home Science

West Africa Senior High School,

Adentan-Accra, Ghana

June 2009

BECE Graduate

West Africa Junior High School,

Adentan-Accra, Ghana

Represented the school and

came 2nd in the maggi cooking

contest.

LANGUAGES

English:

Advanced (C1)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

SKILLS

Recipe Creation

Temperature Monitoring

Frosting and Decoration

Menu Preparation

New Recipe Development

Glaze, Icing and Topping

Application

Damage Identification

Plating Skills

Desserts Techniques

Chocolate Art Works

Ice Creams and Sorbets making

WORK HISTORY

September 2022 - Current

Pastry Chef, Country Club Fine Dining Restaurant, East Legon-Accra, Ghana

January 2020 - September 2022

Pastry Chef De Partie, FatFish Fine Dining Restaurant, Airport Residential-Accra, Ghana

Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles. Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.

Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.

Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.

Kept labor at or below 30 % to support business profit targets. Managed inventory, labor, expenses and other operational processes. Created unique daily specials to drive business growth. Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers. Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and managed performance for up to 6 team members.

Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent. Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.

December 2018 - January 2020

Demi Pastry Chef, FatFish Fine Dining Restaurant, Airport Residential-Accra, Ghana

June 2015 - November 2018

Pastry Commis, Am&PM Sports Bar And Restaurant,

Spannar Junction-Accra, Ghana

October 2013 - June 2015

Baker, White Sands Beach Hotel, Gomoa-Central Region, Ghana

Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding role Assisted the pastry chef in creating new recipes,plating style and techniques for new desserts

Helped the pastry commis to work up to the level of the pastry session Ensured all needed ingredients are in stock

Iced and airbrushed cakes and other pastries for customized orders. Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.

Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.

Worked under the instructions of the pastry chef to ensure that high level of productions are achieved

Assisted the pastry chef departie in all daily production Esured cleanliness of the pastry session and also cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven

Prepared daily mis-en-place as directed by the pastry chef Worked according to the menu specification by the pastry chef Esured all baked products are baked on time

Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers. Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.

Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.

Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.

Diversified bakery operations by leading baking demonstrations and classes

baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing dividing, shaping and proofing

Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.

Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.

Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.

Established youth apprenticeship program with local schools. Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.

February 2011 - October 2013

Commis Baker, Platinum Bakery, Adentan-Accra, Ghana Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Ensured that all working areas are all times in a hygienic condition ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Came 4th position in the 2022 year African Pastry Cup in Dakkla- Morroco and Qualified Ghana for the World Pastry Cup for the year 2023

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