Loren Cortes
Brick,NJ
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
Simona's Bakery
09.2022 - Current
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
Bakery Production Line
Gevinni Corp.
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by carefully packaging finished products according to customer specifications.
- Enhanced bakery production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Completed inspections of bakery products, checking for quality and conformity.
- Turned on equipment to run facility at beginning of shift.
- Shut down equipment at end of shift for line going down.
- Upheld stringent cleanliness standards by thoroughly sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils, and equipment after each use.
- Trained new employees in proper baking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage, fostering a safe and productive work environment.
- Cleared product from machines at end of run and shift.
- Prepared equipment for safe and efficient operation and to achieve desired temperatures.
Baker
Mike's Crumb Cake Factory
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
Cake Decorator
M & M Cake Creations
04.2019 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Warehouse Assistant
Brave New World
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regularly inspecting warehouse equipment.
- Received and processed incoming stock to keep inventory levels accurate and up-to-date.
- Proactively identified damaged or defective items before shipping, minimizing potential customer dissatisfaction and the need for returns.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Education
Certification Program - Medical Billing And Coding
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJHS Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Point Pleasant, NJ06.1997
Skills
- Cake Decoration
- Food handling safety
- Precise Hand-Eye Coordination
- Strong Communication Skills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation
- Attention to Detail
- Team Cooperation
- Customer Service
- Clear Communication
- Basic Mathematics
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Simona's Bakery
09.2022 - Current
Bakery Production Line
Gevinni Corp.
01.2021 - 09.2022
Baker
Mike's Crumb Cake Factory
09.2020 - 01.2022
Cake Decorator
M & M Cake Creations
04.2019 - 09.2020
Warehouse Assistant
Brave New World
02.2018 - 04.2019
Certification Program - Medical Billing And Coding
Ocean County College
HS Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
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