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Patricia Crain

Summary

Creative Cake Decorator with 10 years' track record of providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Outstanding skills in modern decorating techniques. Calm under pressure with success in working within collaborative and self-motivated environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cake Decorator

Meijer
04.2014 - Current
  • Decorated cakes according to customer requests and themes.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Fulfilled custom cake and decoration orders.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
  • Worked with customers to define cake vision based on color, theme, size and price.
  • Count inventory monthly


Line Cook

Kentucky Downs
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY
05.2016

Skills

  • Themed Cake Designs
  • Design Techniques
  • Hand Piping
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Icing Preparation
  • Frosting Mixtures
  • Decision Making
  • Exceptional Creativity
  • Airbrushing Techniques
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Strong Leadership

Timeline

Line Cook

Kentucky Downs
01.2017 - 11.2017

Head Cake Decorator

Meijer
04.2014 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Patricia Crain