Iam a Bakery Associate (Cake decorator, Bakery Clerk )

Location:

Chicago, IL

Salary:

48000 to 50000

Posted:

May 23, 2026

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ROSALINDA Z. ESPINOZA

****************@*****.*** 224-***-**** Chicago, IL 60630

Highly motivated enthusiastic employee with desire to take on new challenges with more than 30 years of experience working in a retail environment with an excellent work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Bilingual Spanish/English adept at working eﬀectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Quality Control check that products containers and materials are in perfect condition to use.

Food Safety, ensure products are good and safe to sell and within the consume by sell date.

Stock Rotation, stocking products or ﬁling empty spaces with new products or moving according actual dates[sale by date] rotating new products on back and old ones in front to optimized sales. reduce shrink and and moving products eﬃciently for sale.

Visual Merchandising removing deteriorated products and containers from the ﬂoor and giving better visual look.

Quality Assurance production must be in good condition for better sales.

Display Maintenance ﬁlled display items and products on display for customers to prioritized their shopping experience.

Display Case Setup according company performs and

magazines. ﬂiers and maps to organized products in correct order.

Shrink Reduction follow customers preferences and

promoting products, samples and marking down

products.

Flexible Schedule working weekends and busy days or days most needed like holidays and others.

Ordering and following Procedures to minimized

compliances.

Health Department Regulations following sanitizing procedures in entire work environment clean uniforms with professional look, gloves, clean ﬂoors and tools and utensils and organizing products and stocking in clean areas, cleaning items as we go, using appropriate technics and cleaning products,.

Product Merchandising ordering according holidays and preferences trying not overstock products unsalable. Product Sampling to promoting sales and less shrink . Customer Satisfaction is important maintaining business, giving what they requested, oﬀering better prices and discounts, coordinating with managers, if necessary making decisions to minimized time and resolving

problems, if customers are disappointed.

Inventory Control organizing products and toys, and items alphabetical order to have inventory easily every end of the month.

Performance Improvement coordinating team work.

Telephone Etiquette answering phones using

professionalism, making customer experience satisﬁed with items applied and prices and enthusiasm[ good deals better business]

Customer Transactions using codes and names according company prices.

Sales Expertise improving sales every time, improve development of the company i improve sales every month using what customers most likes and shop's making

products of their preference and sampling items.

I am Punctual and Reliable .

I built Relationship with customers friendly and

motivated ﬁlling their need and expectation.

Collaborating and integrating team work helping others or each other making our jobs get done better and faster. Stocking and Shelving products on time and ﬁlling spaces improve sales and view of our store and variety of items to select.

Summary

Skills

Mariano's Fresh Market Northbrook, IL

LEVEL 3 CAKE DECORATOR

09/2014 - Current

Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.

Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects Organized supplies to ensure eﬃcient workﬂow during cake decorating process.

Produced frostings and creams for cakes and other edibles. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.

Stacked layers of cakes onto tiered stands without damaging them. Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders. Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions. Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.

Mixed colors and ﬂavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic eﬀects on cakes.

Wrapped items in plastic and appropriate containers in preparation for display and to sell to customers.

Boxed, weighed and wrapped cakes and other bakery products to prepare for pickup.

Followed safety protocols while using sharp utensils such as knives or spatulas.

Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.

Formulated designs based on customer speciﬁcations. Cleaned work area after completing each project for sanitation purposes. Used photo cake software to create specialty birthday and anniversary cakes.

Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and designs onto cakes. Stocked shelves and ordered inventory when product stock became low. Kept up with industry trends regarding new ﬂavor combinations and design ideas.

Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared. Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings. Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events. Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability. Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.

Applied creative techniques to design beautiful, memorable wedding cakes.

Assembled, prepared, decorated and frosted average of 20 to 30 cakes per shift.

Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.

Frosted ﬁnished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques. Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project. Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.

Experience

Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.

Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines. Identiﬁed needs of customers promptly and eﬃciently. Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Leveraged google online information skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.

Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of eﬀective interpersonal and people skills.

-Displayed strong telephone etiquette, eﬀectively handling diﬃcult calls,and resolve diﬃculties and request issues eﬃciently.

Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.

Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Assisted bakers in retrieving supplies from storage areas to keep bakery operations smooth during high-volume periods.

Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

Determined the quantity of items to bake based on customer demand. Placed special orders or called other stores to ﬁnd desired items. Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty. Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store. Kept records of production batches and output amounts produced daily. Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.

Prepared dough and cake batter for baking according to recipes. Operated ovens, mixers, sheeters, cutters, and other bakery equipment. Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.

Listened to guests to understand needs and help each person select optimal products and services.

Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.

Stocked shelves with freshly-baked items as needed throughout day. Monitored product temperatures during baking process. Trained new employees in proper bakery procedures and techniques. Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Displayed strong telephone etiquette, eﬀectively handling diﬃcult calls. Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities. WALMART SUPER CENTER NILES, IL

BAKERY ASSOCIATE - CAKE

DECORATOR

09/2010 - 08/2014

Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Collaborated with cross-functional team to deﬁne features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workﬂow tools. Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings. Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects. Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events. Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders. Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes. Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.

Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.

Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project. Mixed colors and ﬂavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic eﬀects on cakes.

Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.

Mentored baking staﬀ in proper techniques and bakery procedures. Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.

Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.

Prioritized and organized tasks to eﬃciently accomplish service goals. Understood and followed oral and written directions. Exceeded customer satisfaction by ﬁnding creative solutions to problems. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Dominick's Finer Foods PALATINE, IL

CAKE DECORATOR

08/2010 - 12/2010

Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.

Boxed, weighed and wrapped cakes and other bakery products to prepare for pickup.

Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.

Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.

Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat. Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project. Incorporated creative elements into cake designs as requested by clients. Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings. Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects. Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects. Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.

Mixed colors and ﬂavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic eﬀects on cakes.

Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.

Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.

Organized supplies to ensure eﬃcient workﬂow during cake decorating process.

Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared. Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings. Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.

Mentored baking staﬀ in proper techniques and bakery procedures. Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.

Frosted ﬁnished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques. Produced frostings and creams for cakes and other edibles. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Followed safety protocols while using sharp utensils such as knives or spatulas.

Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.

Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Understood and followed oral and written directions. Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Prioritized and organized tasks to eﬃciently accomplish service goals. EARLY CHILD STAR DAY CARE CENTER

CARPENTERSVILLE, IIL

Family Support Worker

05/2002 - 10/2005

Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions. Participated in team meetings with social workers, therapists, and probation oﬃcers.

Facilitated communication between parents, children, and other family members.

Provided guidance on topics such as conﬂict resolution, stress management, health education.

Advised families on available governmental assistance programs such as SNAP or TANF.

Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support. Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.

Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.

Provided counseling and support to families in crisis situations. Monitored client compliance with treatment plans and goals set by case workers.

Organized and led group activities for children from various backgrounds. Coordinated referrals to community resources such as housing, medical care, education.

Identiﬁed appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.

Worked closely with schools to ensure that students had necessary accommodations in place.

Kane County IL ELGIN, IL Managed oﬃce supplies inventory and reordered when necessary. RECEPTIONIST

06/2002 - 07/2003

Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules. Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.

Kept track of meeting room bookings and prepared them prior to use. Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email promptly and courteously.

Scheduled and conﬁrmed appointments.

Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.

DR. ROSA BELLIDO GRIFFIN

PALATINE, IL

DENTAL ASSISTANT

03/2000 - 03/2002

Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. Updated patient records with new data and treatment information. Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the oﬃce. Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols. Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit. Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records. Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated. Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.

Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.

Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.

Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross- infection between patients.

Greeted patients upon arrival at the oﬃce and escorted them to an examination room.

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.

Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side eﬀects.

Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations. Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.

Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice. Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment. Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked ﬁllings. Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits. Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.

Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.

Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.

Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients. Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition. Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Completed day-to-day duties accurately and eﬃciently. Prioritized and organized tasks to eﬃciently accomplish service goals. Dynapace ARLINGTONG HEIGHTS, IL

MECHANIC ASSEMBLER

02/1998 - 12/2000

Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.

Maintained and lubricated parts or components.

Communicate eﬀectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arise during the assembly process.

Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modiﬁcations.

Utilized blueprints, sketches and instructions to construct parts and products.

Utilized heavy machinery and various tools to measure and assemble units.

Keep accurate records of parts used during each assembly task. Test assembled machinery for proper operation prior to shipment or installation.

Identify problems with malfunctioning equipment or processes and make necessary repairs or adjustments as required.

Read blueprints and diagrams to determine proper assembly techniques. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and eﬃciently. Clean work area regularly to maintain a safe working environment. Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. QUABIN ELG GROVE, IL

Production Assembler

02/1999 - 02/2000

Assembled components and sub-assemblies according to written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.

Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modiﬁcations.

Maintained accurate records of production data such as quantity produced, materials used, and time taken for each task.

Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary speciﬁcations.

Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers to assemble components correctly.

Assembled and completed products according to production schedules. Completed production reports to communicate team production level to supervisor.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD COMPANY

ORLANDO, FL

DESIGNIG PRINTING TSHIRS

08/1995 - 08/1996

Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.

Tested products to verify performance under simulated conditions. Speciﬁed manufacturing methods, tolerances, ﬁnishes. for components. Collaborated with other departments supervisors to resolve design issues in a identiﬁed defects on printing, design, colors, machinery mal functions etc.

Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization. working with machinery on high temperature printing tshirts and to have capacity to make many tshirts per hour.

quality control using appropriate technics and experience. Semoran dental oﬃce ORLANDO, FL

Dental Assistant

07/1995 - 12/1995

Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition. Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment. Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the oﬃce. Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.

Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.

Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned ﬂuids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures. Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side eﬀects.

Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations. Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols. Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross- infection between patients.

Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.

Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. NAVAL CENTER LIMA PERU AV. LA

MARINA LIMA, PERU

GENERAL DENTIST

08/1993 - 04/1995

Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.

Participated in dental health programs to educate community. Provided comprehensive dental care services to a wide range of patients. Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings. Worked closely with staﬀ members including hygienists, assistants and receptionists.

Improved teeth whiteness with polishing and bleaching. Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.

Performed root canals, ﬁlled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.

Demonstrated proper ﬂossing and brushing techniques to patients. Collaborated with specialists like orthodontists or periodontists when complex cases were presented.

Performed surgical extractions of impacted or diseased teeth. Performed oral examinations, took x-rays and performed other diagnostic tests.

Developed individualized treatment plans tailored speciﬁcally to each patient's needs.

Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration. Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly and safely.

Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided and medications prescribed.

Ordered laboratory tests when necessary to diagnose diseases or monitor treatment progress.

Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients. Designed and ﬁtted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.

Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staﬀ. Treated, supported and cared for 20 TO 25 patients per day on average by eﬃciently focusing on individual patients.

Taught patients how to properly brush and ﬂoss for optimal dental health. Repaired fractured teeth by placing protective restorations such as inlays, onlays and veneers.

Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management. Kept patient information conﬁdential and respected patients rights to privacy.

Prescribed medications to treat dental issues such as pain relief or infection control.

Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.

Created dental oﬃce policies and procedures, provided staﬀ members with copies and oversaw rule enforcement to meet oﬃce guidelines and health and safety laws.

Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.

Diagnosed oral diseases and developed treatment plans for various conditions.

Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.

Removed decay from teeth and ﬁlled cavities with appropriate materials. Adjusted occlusion of dentures to ensure proper ﬁt and function for patient comfort.

Prescribed antibiotics for patients.

Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.

Completed basic and specialized dental procedures across diverse client base.

Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.

Conducted root canals to remove infected pulp tissue from the tooth's roots.

Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.

Trained dental staﬀ members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.

Provided emergency care for trauma victims suﬀering from facial injuries involving their mouth area.

Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.

Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.

Consulted with patients regarding root canals and other dental procedures. Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other issues. Evaluated patients' teeth for gum disease and decay. Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces, and other procedures.

Assisted in the preparation of medical reports for insurance companies or courts of law.

Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive measures.

Evaluated existing products used in practice such as toothpastes, ﬂosses and mouthwashes.

Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines. Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of eﬀective interpersonal and people skills.

Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Prioritized and organized tasks to eﬃciently accomplish service goals. Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Displayed strong telephone etiquette, eﬀectively handling diﬃcult calls. Delivered products to customer locations on time.

Exceeded customer satisfaction by ﬁnding creative solutions to problems. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. MY SELF EMPLOYEE NAZCA, PERU

PANAMERICANA SUR DENTAL

OFFICE

01/1993 - 01/1995

Completed basic and specialized dental procedures across diverse client base.

Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.

Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings. Worked closely with staﬀ members including hygienists, assistants and receptionists.

Participated in dental health programs to educate community. Performed root canals, ﬁlled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.

Improved teeth whiteness with polishing and bleaching. Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.

Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly and safely.

Performed surgical extractions of impacted or diseased teeth. Performed oral examinations, took x-rays and performed other diagnostic tests.

Developed individualized treatment plans tailored speciﬁcally to each patient's needs.

Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration. Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided and medications prescribed.

Ordered laboratory tests when necessary to diagnose diseases or monitor treatment progress.

Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients. Designed and ﬁtted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.

Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staﬀ. Treated, supported and cared for 10 TO 15 patients per day on average by eﬃciently focusing on individual patients.