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Cayla Shannon

Belton,TX

Summary

Dynamic Bakery Assistant at Lady Cupcakes Home Bakery with a proven track record in visual merchandising and exceptional customer service. Expert in cake decorating and ingredient measurement, I consistently enhanced customer satisfaction and drove sales through engaging displays and personalized recommendations. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Professional bakery with solid experience in baking, food preparation, and customer service. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring product quality. Reliable and goal-oriented, always ready to meet changing demands and exceed expectations.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Assistant

Dedee Shannon
01.2022 - Current
  • Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
  • Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards within the bakery area, ensuring a safe and sanitary workspace for food preparation.
  • Maintained high-quality standards by following proper baking techniques and adhering to strict hygiene guidelines.
  • Assisted in reducing waste by accurately measuring ingredients during preparation and utilizing leftover dough for new creations.
  • Expedited customer orders through effective communication with the baking team, ensuring timely completion of requested items.
  • Lifted and moved items weighing over 35 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
  • Strengthened relationships with customers through attentive service, active listening, and thoughtful recommendations based on individual preferences.
  • Supported the bakery''s reputation for quality by consistently producing visually appealing and delicious baked goods that met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • Ensured consistent quality of bakery products by conducting regular taste tests and adjusting recipes when necessary.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
  • Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.

Education

High School Diploma -

Connections Academy
Houston, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Ingredient measurement
  • Recipe following
  • Pastry making
  • Product packaging
  • Sanitation practices
  • Ingredient measuring
  • Cake decorating
  • Order taking
  • Frosting techniques
  • Cross-training
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Labeling accuracy

Interests

  • Animal Care
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Volunteering
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Baking
  • Music
  • Gardening
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Cooking
  • Camping
  • Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
  • Cake Decorating

Timeline

Bakery Assistant

Dedee Shannon
01.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Connections Academy
Cayla Shannon