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Katie Varney

Meijer
Powell,OH
Katie Varney
16
years of professional experience

Dynamic Cake Decorator with extensive experience at Meijer, specializing in custom cake design and decoration. Proven ability to enhance product appeal through innovative techniques while ensuring food safety and quality. Strong customer service skills and effective communication fostered collaboration, resulting in timely order completion and high customer satisfaction.

Work History

Cake Decorator

6 Years 10 Months
Market District/Giant Eagle | 07.2010 - 05.2017
  • Designed and decorated custom cakes to meet customer specifications and preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of decoration stations for optimal workflow.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of cake orders.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supply of decorating tools and materials.
  • Implemented new decorating techniques to enhance visual appeal of products.
  • Trained junior decorators in best practices for cake decoration and safety standards.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.

Cake Decorator

4 Years 11 Months
Meijer | 10.2021 - 09.2026
  • Designed and decorated custom cakes to meet customer specifications and preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of decoration stations for optimal workflow.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of cake orders.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supply of decorating tools and materials.
  • Implemented new decorating techniques to enhance visual appeal of products.
  • Trained junior decorators in best practices for cake decoration and safety standards.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.

Education

High School Diploma

Hilliard Davidson High School | Hilliard, OH | 06-2005

Skills

Cake decoration
Food handling safety
Precise Hand-eye coordination
Custom cake consultations
Food safety
Themed cake creation
Stock rotation
Customer service
Cake and pastry decoration
Cake decorating
Clear communication
Order taking

Timeline

Cake Decorator

Meijer
10.2021 - 09.2026Read More

Cake Decorator

Market District/Giant Eagle
07.2010 - 05.2017Read More

Hilliard Davidson High School

High School Diploma
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Katie Varney