I am a pastry chef with a strong passion, a flair for creativity and a deep love for my career. I have successfully run a business in Zambia and recently relocated to the United Kingdom, where I am seeking to join a strong team. I strive to deliver excellent products and exceptional customer satisfaction, and I enjoy interacting with fellow chefs and external customers to meet every challenge. I am a proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment. I bring a detail-oriented and creative approach to pastry, with strengths in presentation, quality control, budgeting, and operational planning. Whether working independently or as part of a close-knit team, I aim to uphold high standards, drive customer satisfaction, and contribute to a thriving bakery or hospitality operation.

Kaamilah Patel

I am a pastry chef with a strong passion, a flair for creativity and a deep love for my career. I have successfully run a business in Zambia and recently relocated to the United Kingdom, where I am seeking to join a strong team. I strive to deliver excellent products and exceptional customer satisfaction, and I enjoy interacting with fellow chefs and external customers to meet every challenge. I am a proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment. I bring a detail-oriented and creative approach to pastry, with strengths in presentation, quality control, budgeting, and operational planning. Whether working independently or as part of a close-knit team, I aim to uphold high standards, drive customer satisfaction, and contribute to a thriving bakery or hospitality operation.

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I am a pastry chef with a strong passion, a flair for creativity and a deep love for my career. I have successfully run a business in Zambia and recently relocated to the United Kingdom, where I am seeking to join a strong team. I strive to deliver excellent products and exceptional customer satisfaction, and I enjoy interacting with fellow chefs and external customers to meet every challenge. I am a proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment.

I bring a detail-oriented and creative approach to pastry, with strengths in presentation, quality control, budgeting, and operational planning. Whether working independently or as part of a close-knit team, I aim to uphold high standards, drive customer satisfaction, and contribute to a thriving bakery or hospitality operation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Pastry Chef at The Vineyard Hotel
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Worked with the kitchen brigade to maintain high-quality customer care standards, prepared food, made and decorated pastries and desserts, and handled customer queries, orders and concerns. Also assisted with dietary requirements for hotel guests and walk-in guests.
Business Owner at Self-employed (Lusaka, Zambia)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Launched and managed a pastry and catering business in Lusaka. Created a wide variety of cakes, pastries and desserts, ran baking classes (hiring, managing and supervising staff), and catered events including weddings and official dinners. Oversaw budgeting, pricing and strategic planning to ensure profitability and sustainability.
Crumble Artist at Humble Crumble
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Joined Borough Market branch; contributed to developing new recipes, delivered high-quality pastries with fast service, and maintained hospitality standards. Built rapport with regular customers and ensured a warm, friendly service. Opened/closed the shop, kept the space clean, and promoted a vibrant workplace.
Pastry Assistant at Simply Hand Made
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Assisted in day-to-day bakery operations, contributed to macarons and chocolates production, managed inventory and labeling/packaging, and handled social media for the brand.

Education

Diploma in Patisserie (Capsicum Culinary Studio) at Capsicum Culinary Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

AS and A Levels
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
GCSE/O Levels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Food Safety in Catering - Distinction
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025
Patisserie Diploma - Distinction
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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