Crystal Lucas
Robertos Bakery
Romulus,MI
31
years of professional experience
Talented Cake Decorator with 10 years of experience in baking industry. Dedicated to creating unique and creative designs. Effective communicator, motivated and innovative. Extensive knowledge of baking techniques and raw materials.
Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment.
Work History
Baker
16 Years- Prepared dough, batter, and fillings according to bakery recipes and production schedules.
- Monitored oven temperatures and bake times to ensure consistent product quality.
- Decorated cakes, pastries, and breads with precise finishing techniques.
- Measured ingredients accurately to maintain taste, texture, and portion consistency.
- Maintained clean, sanitary workstations in compliance with food safety standards.
Head Cake Decorator
16 Years- Designed custom cake decorations aligned with customer requests and bakery quality standards
- Supervised cake finishing, icing, and piping for consistent presentation across daily orders
- Coordinated production schedules to prioritize special orders and maintain timely completion
Bakery Manager
7 Years 2 MonthsBakery Manager
9 Years 9 Months- Directed daily bakery operations, ensuring consistent product quality, freshness, and department readiness.
- Supervised baking schedules, balancing production demands with labor efficiency and customer traffic.
- Trained bakery staff on food safety, sanitation, and production standards.
- Coordinated inventory control for ingredients, reducing waste and preventing stock shortages.
- Managed inventory and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings for the bakery.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Improved workflow procedures to strengthen consistency across baking, packing, and replenishment tasks.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cake personalization
Dough preparation and baking
Cake and pastry decoration
Baking techniques
Food handling standards
Baking
Decorating skills
Batter and filling preparation
Stock rotation
Traditional baked goods
Cake decorating
Holiday baking
Pastry preparation
Waste reduction
Opening and closing duties
Bread making
Dough handling
Management
Quality control
Oven operation
Cleanliness standards
Time management
Product presentation
Timeline
Baker
Robertos Bakery
10.2010 - CurrentRead More
Head Cake Decorator
Robertos Bakery
10.2010 - CurrentRead More
Bakery Manager
Seaway Marketplace
06.2005 - 08.2012Read More
Bakery Manager
Farmer Jacks Supermarket
09.1995 - 06.2005Read More
Romulus High School
High School Diploma
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