Alyssa Waters
Pompano Beach
Summary
Experienced pastry chef and cake decorator with a decade of expertise. Core competencies include advanced baking techniques, artistic cake design, and flavor development. Committed to continuing growth in the culinary arts while delivering exceptional quality in every creation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator
Damn Good Sweets
Delray Beach
06.2023 - Current
- Managing start and end-of-day operations accurately.
- Prepared diverse desserts for catering events, restaurants, country clubs, and storefronts.
- Working with customers to create their dream birthday, wedding, and special event cakes
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Cake Decorator/Baker
Whole Foods Market
Fort Lauderdale
11.2018 - 06.2023
- Preparing and baking a wide variety of different desserts and pastries
- Decorating cakes for all special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and baby showers
- Being able to assist and guide customers when ordering
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Assistant Baking Instructor
Sheridan Technical College
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisting students with hands on training in a high volume production bakery
- Preparing, baking, and decorating a variety of items everyday including event catering and custom cake orders
- Keeping an updated inventory and placing orders
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Barista/Decorator
Mojo Donuts
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Making and decorating donuts
- Preparing icings and fillings
- Operating espresso machine, making lattes, cappuccinos, etc
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Education
Certificate - Culinary arts
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL01.2016
High School Diploma -
McArthur High school
Hollywood, FL01.2015
Skills
- Servsafe Manager Certified
- Diverse culinary Expertise
- Effective Service Communication
- Detail oriented
- Dedicated, passionate, and professional
Additional Information
Experienced baker and cake decorator, Creative, detail oriented, and works well under pressure, Strong organizational skills, Positive attitude and very friendly, Experience with high production and high volume baking catering experience, Experience with vegan and gluten free baking
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Cake Decorator
Damn Good Sweets
06.2023 - Current
Cake Decorator/Baker
Whole Foods Market
11.2018 - 06.2023
Assistant Baking Instructor
Sheridan Technical College
01.2016 - 11.2018
Barista/Decorator
Mojo Donuts
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certificate - Culinary arts
Sheridan Technical College
High School Diploma -
McArthur High school