Interests i have are pretty much anything to do with decorating cakes I love to do detailed cakes and kit cakes that have figurines and i am also skilled with the airbrush as well Airbrushing is one of my favorite things to do I also love practicing new techniques and refining my skills and keeping up with current trends so i am ahead of the game
Sarah Young
Batavia,OH
Summary
Cake decorating is my passion. I love everything about it from the customer service aspect to decorating and designing the cakes themselves. I have many years of experience and being a cake decorator is my life long dream. Preparing cakes to customers needs and seeing the joy on their faces is a goal i always strive for. I am also well trained in food safety and and quality control as well as doing inventory and i know how to order things through companies like DecoPac if that is something that is needed. I am great at team work and am willing to help the team out in any way that I can.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Decorator
Costco
Liberty Township OH
03.2022 - Current
- Trained new staff on decoration techniques and best practices to ensure consistency in quality.
- Mentored junior decorators, fostering skill development and a collaborative team environment within the bakery.
- Achieved consistent results in producing intricate designs under tight deadlines, showcasing strong time management skills.
- 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.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Kept up with trends in cake design, incorporating modern styles into bakery's offerings.
- Ensured all decorated cakes met bakery's high standards for both appearance and taste.
Cake Decorator
The Atomic Bakery
Batavia, OH
05.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to create custom cake designs that met specific themes and preferences.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in decorating processes and workspace organization.
- Developed seasonal cake offerings based on market trends and customer feedback, enhancing product variety.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
Cake Decorator
Meijer
Florence, KY
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Streamlined decoration workflow by implementing efficient techniques, reducing preparation time for large orders.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
- Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
- Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- 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.
- Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
- Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
- Collaborated with the baking team to ensure seamless production of cakes, resulting in increased efficiency.
Cake Decorator
Walmart
West Union, OH
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided input during team meetings on ways to improve the bakery''s overall performance, contributing to a collaborative work atmosphere.
- Innovated new icing techniques, setting bakery apart from competitors.
- Contributed to positive working environment by offering support and guidance to new team members.
- Adjusted decorating methods to accommodate for special dietary requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Improved customer experience by providing consultations on cake design options.
- Managed inventory of decorating supplies, preventing shortages during peak seasons.
- Executed detailed and themed cake decorations to match specific needs of each event.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Increased repeat business by consistently delivering cakes that exceeded customer expectations.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Union
West Union, OHSkills
- Cake decoration
- Food handling safety
- Precise Hand-eye coordination
- Custom cake consultations
- Strong communication skills
- Icing techniques
- Food safety
- Food safety compliance
- Themed cake creation
- Stock rotation
- Glazing and icing application
- Food production
- Wedding cake design
- Icing preparation
- Design Techniques
- Airbrushing techniques
- Quality control
- Continuous learning and adaptation
- Photography and presentation
- Baking machinery
Accomplishments
An accomplishment of mine that i have is running my own cake decorating services that provides low price cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. to people in need in my hometown. I take great pride in every cake i do whether its for work or for my side business.
Interests
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Costco
03.2022 - Current
Cake Decorator
Meijer
11.2020 - 03.2022
Cake Decorator
Walmart
06.2015 - 07.2018
Cake Decorator
The Atomic Bakery
05.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Union