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Martin K Kamau
PASTRY CHEF
Nairobi,30
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced, high-demand kitchen environment, focusing on creating high-quality pastries and desserts. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure, ensuring consistent product quality. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied and further developed. Experienced with creating and presenting diverse pastry items with finesse. Utilizes strong baking techniques and artistic flair to enhance culinary experience. Knowledge of maintaining consistency and quality in high-pressure settings, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Demi Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Assisted in managing inventory and ordering supplies, optimizing storage space usage and reducing spoilage costs.
- Maintained accurate records of recipe formulations to ensure consistency across multiple batches of pastry products.
- Contributed creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for new dessert concepts, ensuring menu offerings remained fresh and appealing to customers.
- Supported other kitchen departments when needed, fostering a cohesive team environment that prioritized communication and collaboration.
- Assisted with event catering preparation tasks such as portioning desserts and packing equipment for off-site functions.
- Implemented strict adherence to food safety guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized work environment at all times.
Commis Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Managed multiple cooking stations, demonstrating strong multitasking skills under pressure.
- Trained in various preparation stations to master diverse culinary techniques.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Pastry chef and baker
Ole Ken hotel
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared special desserts for off-site events
- Created a large variety of baked goods, pastries, and confections
- Creating pastries for conferences and functions that are had in the hotel
- Displaying different varieties of snacks for the hotel's restaurant/coffee shop for clientele who need a place to have lunch or rest
Baker / Pastry chef
Pastry Palace Karen
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Served as a sous chef, creating rotating and seasonal desserts for events
- Prepared special desserts for off-site events
- Created a large variety of baked goods, pastries, and confections
- Aimed to achieve high levels of client satisfaction which resulted in a high rate of repeat clients
- Trained new chef house recipes and the quality expected by the clientele
- Preparation of the day's mise en place like lamination and variety of pastry fillings
Pastry chef / line chef
Maverick restaurant
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Preparation of the day's desserts
- Assist in the mise en place for both the hot kitchen and pastry section
- Production of ala carte breakfast and assist as line chef
Pastry Chef
Finix Casino Hurling ham
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Assistant in the pastry department
- Assistant in the dessert department
- Store Manager: Managed, organized and ordered ingredients
- Filled the day-to-day records of items used in the kitchen
Commis Chef
The Gastronome Delicacy Divine
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Store Manager: Managed, organized and ordered for ingredients
- Filled the day-to-day records of items used in the kitchen
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information System and Technology
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYAFRICA
Nairobi, 30 01.2009 - Current
Certificate of Secondary Education - high school diploma
MUHOHO HIGH SCHOOL-GATUNDU
Gatundu, 36 01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of Food Chemistry
- Dessert Making Techniques
- Aesthetics and Design
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
- Menu Development
- Quality Assurance
- Technical skills with a computer and other gadget in the kitchen
- Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships
- Confident in multi-tasking, delegating, and coordinating
- Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement
Websites
Interests
Music
Timeline
Demi Pastry Chef
JW Marriott Hotel
07.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
03.2024 - 07.2024
Pastry chef and baker
Ole Ken hotel
05.2023 - 02.2024
Baker / Pastry chef
Pastry Palace Karen
06.2020 - 04.2023
Pastry chef / line chef
Maverick restaurant
05.2019 - 06.2020
Pastry Chef
Finix Casino Hurling ham
10.2017 - 04.2019
Commis Chef
The Gastronome Delicacy Divine
03.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information System and Technology
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYAFRICA
01.2009 - Current
Certificate of Secondary Education - high school diploma
MUHOHO HIGH SCHOOL-GATUNDU
01.2004 - 01.2007
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