Andrea Todd
Wilmington
Summary
Skilled cake decorator with a keen eye for design and extensive experience in recipe development. Proficient in baking techniques and kitchen equipment operation, delivering consistently high-quality baked goods and custom cakes. Knowledgeable Baker with expertise in cakes, cookies and pastries. Team player with solid management and training experience. Creative baker with several years of experience mixing ingredients according to recipes to make baked goods. Well-versed in applying glazes and icings, kneading and preparing equipment. Friendly individual possessing outstanding attention-to-detail. Reputable Baker boasting extensive history of creating beautiful specialty cakes for weddings and lavish events. Organized and supportive team player committed to building relationships with customers to garner repeat business. Deeply familiar with sanitation and cleanliness standards and baking equipment operations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Aramark
Wilmington
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared a variety of baked goods following established recipes and procedures.
- Operated ovens and mixers to ensure consistent quality in baked products.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during all baking operations.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Adhered to company policies regarding storage, handling and preparation of food items.
- Designed visually appealing dessert trays for catering events, contributing to positive client feedback and repeat business.
- Developed innovative recipes using available ingredients for special occasions, elevating menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
Baker/Cake Decorator
Sugar Crystals Bakery
Wilmington
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Decorated cakes and pastries using various techniques and tools.
- Operated ovens and baking equipment to ensure optimal baking conditions.
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure product consistency and quality.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
- Designed intricate cake decorations using fondant and buttercream techniques.
- Developed seasonal cake collections to diversify menu offerings at Sugar Crystals Bakery.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Designed custom cakes for special occasions, including weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, tailored to customer specifications.
- Guided customers in planning cake vision, incorporating color, theme, and size preferences.
- Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the cake decorating process.
- Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Assembled and decorated cakes for customer orders.
- Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
- Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
- Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
- Sculpted 3D figurines out of fondant for use on specialty cakes.
- Applied creative techniques to design beautiful, memorable wedding cakes.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Cut and shaped dough for rolls, bread and various pastries.
Cake Decorator
Military Deli And Bakery Services
Mountain Home
11.2007 - 05.2019
- Designed custom cake decorations for various occasions and events.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Enhanced cake presentation using various icing techniques tailored to customer preferences.
- Created innovative design ideas reflecting customer preferences and current trends.
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Assisted customers in selecting designs and flavors for their orders.
- Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the cake decorating process.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
- Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
- Assembled, prepared, decorated, and frosted cakes for purchase.
- Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
- Monitored inventory levels of decorating supplies and communicated needs to management.
- Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
- Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
- Designed beautiful, memorable wedding cakes through creative techniques and customer collaboration.
- Consulted with customers to finalize bakery item selections and orders.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Packaged bakery items for customer pickup, ensuring proper presentation.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Boise, ID12-2010
Skills
- Baking techniques
- Cake decoration
- Cake personalization
- Pastry preparation
- Bread making
- Dough preparation
- Batter and filling preparation
- Chocolate tempering
- Flavor pairing
- Icings and fondant
- Fondant application
- Traditional baked goods
- Holiday baking
- Recipe development
- Baking recipe improvements
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Ingredient measurement
- Weights and measures
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Safe knife handling
- Decorating skills
- Creativity in design
- Problem solving
- Solid problem solver
- Recipe-based cooking
- Flaky pastry baking techniques
Timeline
Baker
Aramark
02.2024 - Current
Baker/Cake Decorator
Sugar Crystals Bakery
05.2021 - 12.2023
Cake Decorator
Military Deli And Bakery Services
11.2007 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute