Kimberly Megill
Neptune City,NJ
Summary
A dedicated, talented cake designer and mentor. Focusing on customer satisfaction, Team member happiness and community engagement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
Independent
04.2025 - Current
- Create beautifully designed cakes for Weddings, Engagements, Baby and Bridal showers, Birthday's and Anniversaries.
- Utilize various piping techniques to create intricate designs on cakes.
- Meet with clients to guide them through the creative process.
- Deliver Wedding Cakes to banquet facilities.
Cake Decorating Instructor
Monmouth County Park System
01.2019 - Current
- Guide students in mastering various cake decorating techniques.
- Enhance student creativity by demonstrating advanced cake decorating techniques and providing hands-on opportunities for practice.
- Provide constructive feedback to improve students' decorating abilities.
- Collaborate with creative arts center to create engaging class materials and resources.
Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market
06.2016 - 04.2025
- Created beautifully decorated cakes and pastries for our SLW customers, Team Members, Celebrations and Holidays.
- Trained decorators on technique and design of cakes and pastries utilizing WFM Chef Tech recipes.
- Mentored new decorators, in the bakery apprentice program, on best icing application, decorating techniques, skill development, online trainings and positive work environment.
- Assisted customers with selecting custom cake designs and flavors.
- Maintained a clean, organized and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
- Prepared special fillings and frostings for cakes and pastries.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Replenished and produced bakery items in display case as needed.
- Represented SLW as Green Mission 2.0 Ambassador.
Cake Decorating Instructor
Wilton Brands
01.2000 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented cake decorating curriculum for diverse skill levels. Using various mediums: buttercream icing, fondant, gum paste, chocolate and royal icing.
- Evaluated student progress, adjusting instruction methods as needed for effectivenes.
- Boosted student confidence with personalized feedback and constructive criticism on their cake decorating projects.
- Inspired passion for cake decorating by sharing personal experiences and insight. Showcasing examples of exceptional work in the field.
- Provided constructive feedback to improve students' decorating abilities.
Head Cake Decorator
La Bon Bake Shoppes
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Designed and executed intricate cake decorations for various events and occasions.
- Oversaw daily operations of decoration department, ensuring workflow consistency and productivity.
- Worked with customers to create cake vision.
- Scheduled bakery employees and assigned work to decorator
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste, and presentation.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Pastry Chef
Taste Sensations
04.1992 - 06.2000
- Contributed to successful events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Personalized cake and pastry creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Education
Associates - Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY04-1992
Skills
Cake Design
Management
Production
Training/Teaching
Food safety
Accomplishments
- American Culinary Federation, Professional member
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Demonstration "The Art of Cake Decorating"
- Article, Asbury Park Press "Cake My Day"
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Independent
04.2025 - Current
Cake Decorating Instructor
Monmouth County Park System
01.2019 - Current
Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market
06.2016 - 04.2025
Head Cake Decorator
La Bon Bake Shoppes
01.2010 - 06.2016
Cake Decorating Instructor
Wilton Brands
01.2000 - 06.2020
Pastry Chef
Taste Sensations
04.1992 - 06.2000
Associates - Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America