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Sheryl Hunt

Windsor Locks

Summary

Innovative cake designer specializing in custom creations and fondant sculpting. Proven ability to cut, frost, fill and manage inventory and ensure food safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Costco
Enfield
10.2025 - 03.2026
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and compliance.
  • Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
  • Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep a sanitary work environment.
  • Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile of cakes.
  • Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
  • Guided team members in proper cake decorating techniques to improve overall team output.
  • Stocked shelves and ordered inventory when product stock became low.
  • Collaborated with team members to design and execute visually stunning cake concepts.

Cake Decorator/Owner/Operator

Elegant Sher's
Chicago
04.2015 - 08.2024
  • Designed intricate cake decorations for various events and celebrations.
  • Collaborated with clients to create custom cake designs and flavors.
  • Implemented new decorating techniques to enhance product offerings.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service during consultations and pickups, fostering positive client relationships.
  • Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
  • Monitored industry trends to incorporate innovative flavor combinations and design ideas into offerings.
  • Sculpted 3D figurines out of fondant for use on specialty cakes.
  • Applied creative techniques to design beautiful, memorable wedding cakes.
  • Conducted quality control checks on finished products.
  • Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
  • Coordinated catering and transportation services for events and deliveries.

Cashier

Kerosotes Theater
Skokie
10.2007 - 06.2014
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and professionalism to ensure satisfaction.
  • Guided customers through ticket purchases and concession inquiries to enhance their experience.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained clean and organized cashier area for optimal service.
  • Educated new cashiers on operating procedures and systems to streamline training process.

Education

Graphic And Digital Design

Foreman High School
Chicago, IL
06-2007

Skills

  • Cake design and buttercream preparation
  • Fondant sculpting
  • Food safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Event planning
  • Client relations
  • Production-driven
  • Creative problem solving

Timeline

Cake Decorator

Costco
10.2025 - 03.2026

Cake Decorator/Owner/Operator

Elegant Sher's
04.2015 - 08.2024

Cashier

Kerosotes Theater
10.2007 - 06.2014

Graphic And Digital Design

Foreman High School
Sheryl Hunt