Katherine Velichko
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Ambitious pastry student with a goal to establish a personal culinary business. Experienced bakery associate skilled in baking, decorating, and customer service. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and creative cake design. Recognized for maintaining cleanliness and organization while supporting team efforts. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Background in fast food and counter service, skilled in efficient order handling and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Associate
Bundle of Cupcakes
05.2026 - Current
- Prepared a variety of cupcakes using standard recipes and techniques.
- Decorated cupcakes with icing, sprinkles, and other toppings.
- Assisted customers with cupcake selections and special orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of baking stations and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and safety.
- Operated ovens and mixers efficiently in a bakery setting
- Packaged and boxed baked goods efficiently for customer orders.
- Arranged baked goods in displays inside bakery cases.
- Weighed ingredients accurately according to recipe instructions.
Tutor
Big Blessings Center
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Maintained organized records of student attendance and performance consistently.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connections with new lesson.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating a positive and motivating atmosphere for students.
- Provided mentorship to new tutors, sharing best practices and resources.
- Maintained organized records of student attendance and performance consistently.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Barista
Starbucks Safeway
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Achieved barista certification
- Prepared drinks for customers with efficiency and speed.
- Memorized recipes and orders to ensure accuracy in service.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated coffee brewing equipment and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Stocked supplies and organized inventory to ensure product availability.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Cashier
Habit Burger & Grill
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided excellent customer service while taking orders and handling cash register.
- Skilled in grilling meats, frying, making drinks, and preparing orders efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and work station throughout shift.
- Opened and closed restaurant while ensuring cleanliness standards.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency.
Education
Pastry Program
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
07-2026
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Point of Sale operation
- Knowledge in using POS system
- Cash handling procedures
- Inventory management
- Fast-paced efficiency
- Excellent at multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Great customer service
- Problem-solving expertise
- Great communication skills
- Flexible
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- California Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Bakery Associate
Bundle of Cupcakes
05.2026 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Safeway
08.2025 - 11.2025
Tutor
Big Blessings Center
08.2024 - 05.2026
Cashier
Habit Burger & Grill
06.2023 - 08.2024
Pastry Program
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts