Nasimiyu Brigid Wachiye
Nairobi
Summary
A passionate and hardworking pastry maker with hands-on experience in preparing baked goods such as cakes, pastries, croissants, and desserts. Skilled in maintaining hygiene standards, following recipes accurately, and working efficiently in a hotel kitchen environment. Committed to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry cook
01.2015 - Current
- Production & Baking: Prepare a wide variety of items from scratch, including artisan breads, cakes, cookies, and breakfast pastries like croissants and muffins according to customer demands.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Strictly maintain personal hygiene and workplace sanitation in accordance with local health regulations and internal standards.
- Coordination and execution of outside catering activities to functions; birthdays, housee-warming parties, among others.
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Work on daily mise en place for breakfast, buffet, and a la carte service.
- Working closely with other pastry cooks to develop seasonal dessert and pastries menus.
Assistant pastry chef
Hilton Hotel
Nairobi
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Assisted in daily mise en place for breakfast, buffet, and a la carte service.
- Preparation and production of varies pastries ( donuts, cookies, teascones, samosas, chapatis and half cakes)
- Followed food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Assisted head chef during busy service hours.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen and work surfaces.
- Maintained consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Nairobi, Kenya
Assistant pastry chef
Intercontinental Hotel
Nairobi
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Assisted in daily mise en place for breakfast, buffet, and a la carte service.
- Preparation and production of varies pastries ( donuts, cookies, teascones, samosas, chapatis and half cakes)
- Followed food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Assisted head chef during busy service hours.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen and work surfaces.
- Maintained consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Nairobi, Kenya
Trainee Pastry chef
Belcanto Restaurant Limited
Nairobi
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted in daily mise en place for breakfast, buffet, and a la carte service.
- Assisted in Preparation and production of varies pastries ( donuts, cookies, teascones, samosas, chapatis and half cakes)
- Followed food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Assisted head chef during busy service hours.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen and work surfaces.
- Maintained consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Nairobi, Kenya
Education
Certificate - international Computer Driving License (ICDL part 1 and 2)
Institute of Advanced Technology
05.2021
Diploma - catering and accommodation Technology
Kenya University College
01.2001
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Brigid's High School
01.1996
Skills
- Dough preparation & fermentation
- Recipe scaling & consistency
- Food safety & hygiene (HACCP)
- Time management
- Team work
- Equipment handling (Ovens, Mixers, deep fryer)
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork and communication
Languages
English
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer £[number]-per year department budget.
- Advanced from [Job Title] to [Job Title] quickly as result of [Type] and [Type] achievements.
- Developed and instituted employee training and retention initiative that reduced employee turnover by [Number]% within [Timeframe].
- Coordinated [Number] special public and private events.
- Recognised by management for [Type] projects delivering outstanding [Result].
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].
Affiliations
- Member, Professional [Type] Association
Timeline
Pastry cook
01.2015 - Current
Assistant pastry chef
Hilton Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2014
Assistant pastry chef
Intercontinental Hotel
01.2004 - 01.2008
Trainee Pastry chef
Belcanto Restaurant Limited
01.2002 - 01.2003
Certificate - international Computer Driving License (ICDL part 1 and 2)
Institute of Advanced Technology
Diploma - catering and accommodation Technology
Kenya University College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Brigid's High School