ANTIONETTE WILLIAMS
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished Home Baker and Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Walmart, recognized for exceptional baking and decorating skills. Demonstrated excellence in recipe development and customer service, achieving consistently high satisfaction rates. Possesses strong food safety knowledge and creativity in pastry preparation, effectively combining technical abilities with interpersonal skills. Career aspirations include expanding culinary expertise while enhancing customer experience in the baking industry. Creative Home Baker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and innovative flavor combinations. Excel in time management, adaptability, and customer service, utilizing these skills to consistently deliver quality baked goods that exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Baker
Self-employeed
Cleveland, OH
06.2018 - Current
- Developed recipes for custom cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and other baked goods.
- Created decorative elements for cakes and pastries using fondant icing and other ingredients.
- Managed the inventory of baking supplies to ensure adequate stock on hand at all times.
- Ensured that food safety regulations were followed during preparation and storage of products.
- Provided customer service by taking orders from customers over the phone or in person.
- Prepared doughs, batters, icings, fillings and toppings according to established recipes.
- Baked items such as breads, pies, cookies, cakes and pastries in accordance with standard recipes.
- Cleaned work areas including countertops, utensils and equipment used during baking process.
- Decorated cakes with creative designs using buttercream frosting or fondant icing techniques.
- Kept up-to-date with new trends in cake decorating techniques through research or classes.
- Packaged finished products for delivery or pickup by customers.
- Assisted in developing menus for special occasions such as weddings or birthday parties.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
Packer Associate
Amazon
Euclid, OH
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Labeled packages with shipping information such as address labels or colored stickers.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an orderly fashion to ensure stability during transport.
- Ensured that all products were properly packaged before being shipped out of the facility.
- Prepared orders for shipment by selecting proper containers and packing material.
- Maintained records of inventory levels and tracked shipments within the warehouse system.
- Sealed and taped boxes securely, preparing them for shipment.
Cake Decorator
Walmart
Cleveland, OH
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
- Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
- Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.
- Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
- Stacked layers of cakes onto tiered stands without damaging them.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
Pastry Cook Assistant
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Cleveland, OH
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted the pastry chef in creating and developing new desserts.
- Prepared doughs, batters and icings for pastries.
- Measured ingredients accurately to ensure consistent quality of products.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers and fryers.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down surfaces, sweeping floors and taking out trash.
- Followed recipes precisely to create classic French pastries such as éclairs and macarons.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were adhered to while handling food items.
- Cut fruits into small pieces for use in pies, tarts and other desserts.
Lifeguard
City Of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
06.2011 - 10.2018
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Organized recreational activities such as water polo and volleyball games.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
EAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cleveland, OH06-2012
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Baking
- Decorating skills
- Ingredient measuring
- Pastry preparation
- Holiday baking
- Cake personalization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Icings and fondant
Certification
- CPR/FIRST AIDE (September 2015-October 2018)
Timeline
Packer Associate
Amazon
07.2024 - 11.2024
Cake Decorator
Walmart
08.2023 - 01.2024
Pastry Cook Assistant
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
10.2022 - 01.2024
Home Baker
Self-employeed
06.2018 - Current
Lifeguard
City Of Cleveland
06.2011 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
EAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL