ALICJA SZAFRAŃSKA
Calgary
Summary
Motivated and creative individual with a strong passion for baking and pastry arts. Eager to support kitchen teams in a bakery setting, learn new skills, and contribute to a warm, inspiring environment. Looking for a position as a Pastry Kitchen Assistant to grow within the culinary world.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time, Informal
Freelance Cake Artist
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Created custom cakes for birthdays, holidays and events for friends and family
- Focus on aesthetic presentation, taste, soft and creamy textures
- Self-taught and always developing skills in baking, decorating, and photography
- Can provide portfolio photos upon request
Owner
Dance & Wellness Studio
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations of a wellness space combining movement, nutrition and events
- Created a friendly, welcoming environment for diverse groups
- Handled scheduling, communication, social media, and financial tasks
- Gained strong entrepreneurial, planning and collaboration skills
Waitress Trainer
Pizza Hut
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Trained new staff on menu knowledge, customer service techniques, and operational procedures.
- Developed onboarding materials to enhance training efficiency and consistency across shifts.
- Mentored team members to improve performance and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess trainee progress and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Psycho-dietitian - Post-graduate studies
Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Społecznych
03.2021
Master of Science - Physical Education
Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego
Poland12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cosmetology
Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika
06.2015
Skills
- Amateur cake baker with a great eye for detail and decoration
- Experience in making layered cakes, whipped creams, piping and desserts
- Reliable, fast learner and team-oriented
- Excellent kitchen hygiene and organization
- Calm under pressure and open to feedback
- Languages: English (communicative), Polish (native)
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
- Open to working early mornings and weekends
- Looking for a back-of-house/kitchen support role (not front service)
- Passionate about learning traditional and modern pastry techniques
- Available full-time
- Currently on a 1-year Working Holiday Visa
- Planning to apply for Permanent Residency soon, as my partner is a Canadian citizen
Languages
English
Interests
- Baking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Dance
- Photography
- Acting and Theater
- Music
Timeline
Part-time, Informal
Freelance Cake Artist
01.2023 - 01.2025
Owner
Dance & Wellness Studio
01.2019 - 01.2025
Waitress Trainer
Pizza Hut
05.2017 - 10.2018
Psycho-dietitian - Post-graduate studies
Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Społecznych
Master of Science - Physical Education
Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego
Bachelor of Science - Cosmetology
Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika
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