Sarah Kiama

A highly motivated and skilled pastry chef with over 4 years of professional experience in bakeries and delis. Proven track record in creating high-quality pastries and managing bakery operations.

Passionate about culinary arts, with a strong eye for detail, creativity, and a commitment to food safety and customer satisfaction.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Creative pastry and dessert production.
• Stock monitoring & inventory management
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Recipe innovation & customer-focused baking.
• Leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Proficient in MS Office and kitchen management

Pastry Chef & Manager – PSW Bakery, Karen | Nov 2021 – Present

• Managed daily pastry production and staff
• Created custom cakes and seasonal dessert offerings.
• Monitored inventory and ensured timely procurement of supplies.
• Maintained cleanliness and compliance with health standards

Pastry Chef & Manager – Slay Bakers Bakery | Feb 2021 – Nov 2021

• Oversaw all baking and customer service operations.
• Implemented cost-effective measures while improving quality.
• Trained junior staff and maintained high team morale.

Pastry Chef – Elyon Pastries, Imara Daima | June 2020 – Dec 2020

• Prepared a variety of pastries and breads for daily sale.
• Focused on product innovation based on customer preferences.

Brand Ambassador Roles | 2018–2019

Worked with agencies (EXP, Oomph, Trueblaq, 254, Hallmark) on marketing and promotions,enhancing interpersonal and customer interaction skills

Certificate in Baking and Pastry | June 2020 – Dec 2020

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Design | University of Nairobi | Sept 2015 – July 2019

Certificate in Computer Packages | Feb 2015 – May 2015

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education | St.

Francis Misyani Girls Secondary

School | 2011 – 2014

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education | Nairobi River Primary School | 2003 – 2010