Oksana Kykush
Geographer, Cake Decorator, Baker
New Britain,CT
Summary
Experienced with overseeing pastry production and ensuring high standards of quality and presentation. Utilizes strong organizational skills and team leadership to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Track record of maintaining inventory levels and implementing cost-saving measures.
Personable, creative, and highly organized individual with deep passion for art of pastry making. Possesses solid understanding of baking techniques and ingredient pairings, complemented by strong skills in inventory management and team collaboration. Aims to drive excellence in pastry production and contribute to high-quality culinary experience.
Creative Bakery Manager looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Pastry Supervisor
Roly Poly
02.2024 - Current
- Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and waste reduction initiatives.
- Established positive relationships with vendors to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Mentored junior pastry staff, providing guidance on technique and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Elevated the overall guest dining experience by consistently delivering top-notch quality products while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Expanded the variety of available offerings by introducing seasonal or themed dessert options based on market demands.
- Contributed to marketing efforts by showcasing visually appealing desserts on social media platforms, attracting new customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pastries and maintaining presentation standards.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations and reducing waste.
- Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
- Created marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to increase customer traffic and boost sales.
Cake Decorator
Roly Poly
03.2023 - Current
- Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques in creating edible icing, flowers and figurines.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Mentored new employees on cake decorating techniques, fostering a positive work environment and promoting skill development.
- Proactively addressed any customer concerns or complaints, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining positive relationships and ensuring overall satisfaction.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
- Created custom cake decorations for various events, leading to high client satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Achieved consistent results in producing intricate designs under tight deadlines, showcasing strong time management skills.
- Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
- Executed detailed and themed cake decorations to match specific needs of each event.
- Kept up with trends in cake design, incorporating modern styles into bakery's offerings.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Ternopil National Pedagogical University
Ternopil, Ukraine 05.2001 -
Skills
Food safety regulations
Ingredient sourcing
Pastry production management
Cake sculpting
Cake decorating
Expiration monitoring
Social media marketing
Order management
Bakery operations
Baking supervision
Teamwork
Time management
Timeline
Pastry Supervisor
Roly Poly
02.2024 - Current
Cake Decorator
Roly Poly
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Ternopil National Pedagogical University
05.2001 -
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