Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Leandrey Valencia

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Arlington Heights,IL
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience

Dynamic Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Jewels Osco, specializing in intricate designs and custom consultations. Leveraging strong communication skills and precise hand-eye coordination, I consistently enhance customer satisfaction through visually stunning creations while upholding rigorous food safety standards. Trained staff to ensure excellence in cake decoration techniques.

Diligent Food Service Assistant at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant with keen eye for maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in high-volume environments. Consistently supported kitchen staff by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of meals. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and teamwork in fast-paced settings.

Work History

Food Service Assistant

2 Months
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | 08.2026 - Current
  • Supported servers by delivering dishes promptly and verifying order accuracy.
  • Reset tables quickly to maintain smooth guest turnover and dining room readiness.
  • Maintained clean service areas by bussing tables and removing used dishware.
  • Stocked utensils, glassware, and service supplies to support efficient floor operations.
  • Assisted with polishing glassware, silverware, and tableware for guest presentation.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation procedures while handling service items.
  • Adapted quickly to guest needs and team requests in fast-paced restaurant service.
  • Completed daily tasks such as dishwashing, trash removal, and restocking while adhering to established safety protocols.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and sanitary dining environment for the comfort of patrons.

Cake Decorator

1 Year 2 Months
Jewel-Osco | 06.2025 - 08.2026

cake decorating

  • Wrote personalized messages on cakes, matching customer requests with accurate spelling and design details.
  • Filled custom cake orders by coordinating flavors, sizes, fillings, and finishing decorations.
  • Maintained clean decorating tools, workstations, and equipment to support food safety standards.
  • Assisted customers with cake selections, order details, and design recommendations in fast-paced bakery settings.
  • Replenished decorated desserts and bakery displays to keep cases organized and visually appealing.
  • Followed bakery procedures for icing, storage, and ingredient handling to ensure product freshness.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Consistently met customer expectations through clear communication regarding design specifications and delivery timelines.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
  • Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

William Rainey Harper College | 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 | 09.2026

Skills

Cake decoration
Food handling safety
Precise Hand-eye coordination
Custom cake consultations
Strong communication skills
Food safety
food running
bussing tables

Certification

food safety

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Cake Decorator

Jewel-Osco
06.2025 - 08.2026Read More

William Rainey Harper College

Associate of Arts from Accounting
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Leandrey Valencia