Emily Kaka Chiang
Langley,BC
Summary
Experienced cake specialist skilled in cake decorating, quality control, and customer service. Expertise in custom cake design assistance and delivering high-quality products that consistently meet customer expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cake Decorator
JJ bake company
Langley, British Columbia
08.2023 - Current
- Created and embellished custom cakes tailored for various celebrations and gatherings.
- Sustained cleanliness and orderliness in decorating workspace.
- Assisted customers with cake selections and personalized requests.
- Utilized piping techniques to enhance cake presentations effectively.
Pastry Chef
Blacksmith Bakery
Langley, British Columbia
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Created artisan pastries using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques.
- Trained new staff in pastry preparation and kitchen safety protocols.
- Assisted in quality control to ensure consistency in all pastry products.
Pastry Cook Assistant
Fairmont hotel pastry station(internship)
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Developed seasonal dessert menus through special project engagement.
- Created pastries, cakes, and confections by consistently following recipes.
- Assisted head pastry chef in plating desserts for service and events.
Bakery Assistant
Lansdowne Farm Market bakery
Richmond, British Columbia
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Packaged bakery items in boxes and bags for convenient customer transport.
- Prepared finished products for distribution to retail outlets and delivery services.
- Used bread slicers and other bakery equipment to handle high-volume operations needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - 3d Design
Emily Carr University
Vancouver, BCCulinary Certificate - Bake And Culinary
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, British Columbia08-2021
Skills
- Cake decorating and food presentation
- Piping techniques
- Recipe development
- Quality assurance
- Creative thinking
- Color mixing
- Wedding cake design
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional
Accomplishments
Best color scheme award in Young World Cup live painting competition
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Food safe certificate
Timeline
Cake Decorator
JJ bake company
08.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
Blacksmith Bakery
02.2022 - 07.2023
Pastry Cook Assistant
Fairmont hotel pastry station(internship)
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bakery Assistant
Lansdowne Farm Market bakery
04.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - 3d Design
Emily Carr University
Culinary Certificate - Bake And Culinary
Vancouver Community College