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Nathaniel Baxter

Elba,AL

Summary

Creative professional with background in cake decorating. Possess demonstrated skills in designing and executing unique, custom cakes for a variety of occasions. Strengths include strong artistic ability, precision, and understanding of baking techniques. Made significant contributions to customer satisfaction and business growth through consistent delivery of high-quality products. Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Skilled with experience in overseeing daily operations, managing staff schedules, and addressing customer concerns. Strengths include strong communication skills coupled with problem-solving abilities and keen attention to workflow efficiency. Have consistently demonstrated leadership qualities by fostering team cohesion and enhancing operational performance in previous roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Walmart
Enterprise, AL
08.2015 - 02.2025
  • Used photo cake software to create specialty birthday and anniversary cakes.
  • Stocked shelves and ordered inventory when product stock became low.
  • Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
  • Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
  • Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
  • Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.
  • Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
  • Monitored color of baking items to raise or lower temperature or remove from oven.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.
  • Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
  • Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.

Shift Leader

Taco Bell
Enterprise, AL
01.2012 - 02.2014
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
  • Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
  • Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
  • Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
  • Managed inventory levels and placed orders to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Educated customers about offerings, promotions and pricing to boost sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a high level of satisfaction.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Adhered to all health code regulations while preparing food items for customers.
  • Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
  • Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
  • Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, and floors in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Cashier

Burger King
Enterprise, AL
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Education

GED -

Enterprise High School
Enterprise, AL
05-2011

Skills

  • Food handling safety
  • Baking equipment
  • Cake decoration
  • Color mixing skills
  • Icing methods
  • Themed cake creation
  • Design Techniques
  • Icing preparation
  • Quality control
  • Production and processing
  • Wedding cake design
  • Glazing and icing application
  • Decorating skills
  • Airbrushing techniques
  • Stock rotation
  • Food safety

Timeline

Cake Decorator

Walmart
08.2015 - 02.2025

Shift Leader

Taco Bell
01.2012 - 02.2014

Cashier

Burger King
01.2010 - 07.2012

GED -

Enterprise High School

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