Jonathan Dela Cerna

Dedicated and creative Pastry Chef with over 10 years of experience in Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Specialized in artisan cakes, premium ice cream production, bread making, and dessert presentation. Experienced in menu development, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. Passionate about delivering visually appealing and high-quality pastry products.

Pastry Head Chef - Amore Cakes - Qatar

(2025-08)

Brilliance Wedding and Light Shadow Photography

• Developed and created new menu items
• Designed high-end customized cakes
• Supervised and trained commis chefs
• Managed daily production and quality control

Pastry Chef - Delucci Cake - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(2023-06 - 2025-06)

• Created new cake flavors and menu concepts
• Produced signature cakes including: Salted Caramel Pecan, Pistachio Nutella, Red Velvet Cheesecake, Chocolate Crunch Cake, Pistachio Brûlée
• Ensured product presentation met premium standards

Pastry Cake Decorator & Ice Cream Specialist - Macroon Café – Alazzam Group - Kingdom of Bahrain

(2021-04 - 2023-04)

• Design and decorate customized cakes and specialty desserts
• Produce high-quality ice cream and ice cream cakes
• Prepare and bake different types of bread and burger buns (Potato Bun, Milk Bun, Panini, Portuguese Bread, Charleys Bread, etc.)
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
• Ensure consistency and quality control in all products

Pastry Chef – Ice Cream Section In-Charge - Lilou Artisan Patisserie - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(2018-04 - 2020-11)

• Decorated pastry cakes and fruit cakes
• Managed ice cream production and dessert section
• Developed traditional and modern cake designs
• Created specialty desserts such as mango mousse and chocolate-based desserts
• Supervised workflow in the ice cream and fruit cake section

Pastry Baker & Decorator - Retro Mama Bakery & Café - Kingdom of Bahrain

(2015-03 - 2017-11)

• Baked cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and pies
• Decorated customized and traditional cakes
• Assisted in daily pastry production

Diploma - Culinary Arts - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Secondary Education - Alternative Learning System