Joselyn Namaemba

I am a highly experienced person majoring in culinary arts and pastry. I take pride in nicely presented food items, pastries, artisanal breads, and nicely decorated cakes to create a delightful experience for guests. I am knowledgeable about the latest market trends in the hospitality industry. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills.

Demi Chef De Partie, Pastry

(2025-11)

• Production of various pastry, desserts and foods.
• Inventory management including stock monitoring, requisition and minimising waste.
• Team support including assisting with coordination of the station and training of junior staff i.e. Commis and interns.
• Chocolate works; tempering and moulding.

Commis Pastry - Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

(2023-12 - 2025-10)

• Create various pastries and other confections by following recipes.
• Decorate pastries and cakes using a variety of different icing and toppings.
• Order new supplies and ingredients for the kitchen's pastry section.
• Created and designed custom-made desserts and pastries according to client specifications.
• Segregating and labelling products to maintain an organized inventory.
• Closely following recipes and hygiene standards, maintaining consistency across baking processes.

99 Mart, Kilimani

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

• Production of different food items
• Packaging of various food items ready for sale.
• Provided more information to customers about the different food items. Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers

Intern trainee - Tiramisu Bakery

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Produced different varieties of bread, pastries, and cakes.
• Icing and decorating cakes.
• Researched different trends to keep abreast with new products.
• Monitored the stock of baking ingredients.
• Prepared baking ingredients and handled baking equipment.

Intern Trainee - Four Points by Sheraton, Hurligham

(2021-05 - 2021-07)

• Prepared salads, desserts, cakes and pastries.
• Booked conference rooms, scheduled catering, and coordinated events.
• Collaborated with the housekeeping team to complete daily assignments promptly.
• Managed and restocked inventory of room amenities and linen.

Enumerator - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

(2019-08 - 2019-08)

• Data collection and entry
• Filling out questionnaires.

Certificate - Baking and Pastry - Boma International Hospitality College (2022-09 - 2023-11)

Bachelor - Hotel Management - Chuka University (2017-09 - 2021-12)