Kaitlin Parker
Sumner,WA
Summary
Detail-Oriented Professional experienced in communication and project management. Delivered results through effective multitasking in fast-paced environments and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Committed to optimizing processes and contributing to overall team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker/Froster
Nothing Bundt Cakes
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared, mixed, and baked a variety of Bundt cakes according to established recipes, production schedules, and company quality standards.
- Measured and portioned ingredients accurately to maintain consistent product quality, flavor, texture, and appearance.
- Operated commercial baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, and other bakery tools, while following proper operating and safety procedures.
- Monitored baking times and temperatures to ensure cakes were perfectly baked, consistently meeting quality standards.
- Removed cakes from pans, inspected finished products, and prepared them for cooling, frosting, and final presentation.
- Applied signature frosting with piping techniques to create visually appealing designs that adhered to company presentation standards.
- Decorated cakes and prepared bakery products for customer orders, celebrations, and daily retail sales.
- Retrieved frozen cakes for thawing and preparation while following proper handling and storage procedures.
- Rotated cakes and bakery products using the First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory method to maintain proper product rotation, freshness, and quality. Waste management.
- Inspected finished products for quality and consistency, ensuring they met appearance and accuracy standards before packaging.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures, including proper handwashing, equipment cleaning, and safe food handling.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary baking, frosting, and freezer workspace throughout production.
Breakfast Attendant
Hampton by Hilton
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided friendly, professional, and attentive customer service to hotel guests, creating a welcoming and enjoyable breakfast experience.
- Prepared, set up, and maintained the complimentary breakfast buffet, ensuring food items were fresh, properly displayed, and readily available throughout service.
- Replenished food, beverages, utensils, plates, and other breakfast supplies as needed to maintain an organized and well-stocked dining area.
- Assisted guests with breakfast selections, answered questions about menu items, and accommodated requests to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Prepared and served breakfast items, including hot and cold foods, coffee, tea, juices, and other beverages, while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitored buffet temperatures, food quality, and presentation to ensure compliance with food handling procedures and hotel standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of the breakfast area, dining tables, serving stations, counters, and kitchen equipment throughout the shift.
Cleared tables, washed dishes, sanitized surfaces, and promptly prepared dining spaces for incoming guests. - Follow proper food storage, rotation, and inventory procedures to minimize waste and ensure product freshness.
- Assisted with opening and closing duties, including breakfast setup, restocking, cleaning, and securing food and supplies.
Worked collaboratively with housekeeping, kitchen staff, and hotel management to support smooth daily operations and maintain Hilton’s hospitality standards. - Responded professionally to guest concerns and special requests, helping resolve issues promptly and ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
Budtender
Kush21 Recreational Cannabis
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers and verified identification to ensure compliance with age restrictions.
- Serving customers making sure they have everything they need before checking out
- Opening/closing shifts counting all tolls before opening and after closing .
- Counted inventory and organized back stock on sales floor to ensure product availability.
- Organize sales cases and walls and shelf's
- Makes sure all products are labeled correctly and not expired .
- Make sure all products have correct price tags
- Managed online orders, ensuring accurate processing and customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
MARY JANE'S HOUSE OF GLASS
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted customers with purchases and inquiries about products.
- Being knowable about products.
- Operated cash register as opener, mid-shift, and closer.
- Processed customer transactions by counting change back using POS and credit system.
- Counting opening till and change box
- Ensured doors were unlocked, floors were clean, and countertops were wiped down at the start of each shift.
- Inventory on shelf facing straight and stocked .
- Set up new displays to showcase inventory effectively.
- Inventory counting .
Bakery Clerk
WinCo Foods
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Opener / bread maker donut icing and have donuts out by 6 am and bread in oven .
- Measuring and mixing up 100-250 pounds of bread a day proof cut and baked .
- Make sure all over pastry's get cooked
- Clean machines and do dishes .
- Prep for next day of work .
- Packaged finished products for delivery to ensure freshness and quality.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
RAINIER INSULATION SERVICES
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Typed and compiled documents, answered phones, and managed office paperwork to support daily operations.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Distributed employee notices and mail throughout office to ensure timely communication.
- Executed general clerical tasks both independently and under guidance to enhance office efficiency.
Education
GED -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WASkills
- Food safety
- Food safety
- Restaurant cooking
- Food service
- Baking
- Register management
- Cash management
- Cash handling
- POS
- Stocking
- Sales Experience
- Retail sales
- Merchandising
- Retail merchandising experience
- Customer service
- Client order fulfillment
- Cake decoration
- Organizational management
- Ingredient measurement
- Customer order management
- Sales
- Retail merchandising experience
Certification
Driver's License, March 2024 to February 2030, Food Handler Certification, February 2024 to February 2027, CPR Certification, October 2023 to October 2025
Timeline
Baker/Froster
Nothing Bundt Cakes
08.2025 - Current
Breakfast Attendant
Hampton by Hilton
05.2023 - 12.2024
Budtender
Kush21 Recreational Cannabis
06.2022 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
MARY JANE'S HOUSE OF GLASS
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bakery Clerk
WinCo Foods
01.2020 - 11.2020
OFFICE ASSISTANT
RAINIER INSULATION SERVICES
12.2016 - 01.2018
GED -
Green River Community College