Erias Mukama
Dubai
Summary
Offering reliable and diligent work ethic, with strong focus on learning and development in kitchen environment. Brings understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices, along with ability to follow instructions accurately. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and kitchen maintenance in pastry chef role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Ajman Saray Hotel
Ajman, UAE
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
Commis Pastry Chef
Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, UGANDA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Increased sales of signature desserts through strategic promotion efforts, such as implementing dessert tastings during slow periods or special events.
- Contributed to efficient interdepartmental communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel regarding menu offerings or potential allergens present in dishes.
- Streamlined pastry production process for increased efficiency and improved product quality.
- Contributed to successful catering events by efficiently preparing large volumes of pastries on time and without compromising quality.
- Trained junior team members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced overall performance.
- Collaborated with head chef to design innovative seasonal dessert menus that attracted new clientele.
- Supported development of new recipes through research, experimentation, and taste testing.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Education
Certificate - Pastry And Bakery
YMCA Comprehensive Institute
Jinja,UGANDA 01.2021
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient preparation
- Food quality standards
- Supply restocking
- Basic recordkeeping
- Food plating and garnishment
- Temperature monitoring
- Food safety
- Time management
- Waste management and recycling
- Baking assistance
- Hygiene standards
- Kitchen staff support
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Ajman Saray Hotel
08.2024 - Current
Commis Pastry Chef
Kampala Serena Hotel
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certificate - Pastry And Bakery
YMCA Comprehensive Institute