Katrina Krueger
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Creative and dedicated pastry cook with over two years of professional experience and a lifelong passion for baking that began at the age of 11. Skilled in crafting a diverse range of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, with a focus on attention to detail and exceptional presentation. Adept at working in fast-paced kitchen environments while maintaining high standards of hygiene, organization, and teamwork. Committed to continually developing skills, exploring new techniques, and delivering memorable sweet creations that both customers and colleagues alike.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cake Decorator
Publix
Fort Myers, FL
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Worked with bakery staff to complete special orders and keep display stocked.
- Executed advanced decorating methods such as piping, airbrushing and fondant application to achieve visually appealing cakes.
- Assisted guests with cake orders and flavor selection.
- Created custom cakes, cupcakes, and specialty desserts to meet customer requests.
Pastry Cook
Columbia Country Club
Chevy Chase, MD
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for high-end member dining, banquets, and special events.
- Ensure uniformity of dishes through adherence to exact recipes.
- Create specialty desserts for themed events and customized requests, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the pastry team to execute large-scale dessert production for banquets.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation to comply with health and safety regulations.
Pastry Cook
Gasparilla Inn and Club
Boca Grande, FL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Executed high-end plated desserts for dinner service in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.
- Streamlined pastry line operations to ensure timely delivery of orders under high demand conditions.
- Maintained sanitation standards in high-pressure culinary environments.
- Contributed to the execution of large-scale events, such as weddings and holiday buffets, by preparing high-volume pastry items.
Education
Associates Degree - Baking and Pastry
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bay Port High School
Green Bay, WI06.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Communicator
- Ability to work under pressure in high-volume environments
- Trained on food safety, and sanitation regulations
- Adaptable to changing menus, seasonal ingredients, and customer preferences
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation in the pastry arts
- Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to follow and adjust recipes for consistency and quality
- Skilled in dessert preparation, including cakes, tarts, mousses, and plated desserts
- Skilled in bread making and quick breads
Certification
Food service management (Servsafe), 2022-2026
References
- Sunshine Donnelly, Columbia Country Club, 240-729-5971, sunshinedonnelly@gmail.com
- Sherslie Jean, Columbia Country Club, 240-715-5723, Shersliejean@gmail.com
- Chris Stewart, Columbia Country Club, 240-899-8472, Chrisstewart63@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Columbia Country Club
09.2023 - 03.2025
Pastry Cook
Gasparilla Inn and Club
02.2023 - 05.2023
Cake Decorator
Publix
02.2023 - 05.2025
Associates Degree - Baking and Pastry
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Bay Port High School
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