Melissa Olvera

Head baker with 8+ years in bread baking, cakes and pastry design. Exceptional knowledge of classic techniques and a broad array of recipes while being committed to customer service. 

October 2014 - Present 

Head Baker / Assistant Manager

Cake Art

Prepared a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread
and pastries following traditional and modern recipes.
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Monitored stocks of baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and
made appropriate orders within budget.
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Maintained cleanliness and organization in all work areas. •
Assisted with the management of a team of bakers and cake
decorators.
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Assisted customer with custom orders such as wedding cakes and
custom pastries.
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Stocked, prepped and cleaned bakery to complete daily opening and
closing duties.
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Administered bookkeeping functions to generate invoices and
handle accounts payable and receivable.
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December 2012 - October 2014

Kitchen Crew Member 

Sur La Table

Assisted customers with cooking and baking recipes in a class
setting.
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Operated cooking and bakery machinery, including ovens, mixers,
and ensured machine safety for customers.
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Prepared a variety of dishes and baked good for customers. •
Washed, peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking
or serving.
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Sold a variety of kitchen gear to customers which include kitchen
appliances, baking equipment and cutlery.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Baking and Pastries

Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio Texas