Sharon Gibbs
North Hollywood
Summary
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 and excellent memorization skills.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Creations By Shay
Van Nuys
07.2008 - Current
- Prepared a variety of baked goods for daily production at Creations By Shay.
- Managed inventory of ingredients and supplies for consistent baking operations.
- Developed new recipes to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the baking area to ensure safety standards.
- Monitored oven temperatures and baking times for optimal product quality.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- Placed orders for additional supplies based on production needs.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Inspected dough for proper consistency before baking. for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
Seasonal Driver
UPS
Van Nuys
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Deliver packages to residence and businesses daily.
- Sorted packages by size and destination for delivery efficiency.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe workplace.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times.
- Navigated using GPS systems to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Provided excellent customer service during package deliveries and pickups.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Followed routes assigned by dispatchers to meet delivery objectives.
Bakery Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
Sherman Oaks
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Guided customers in product selections and special orders, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Organized and cleaned bakery display cases, contributing to an inviting shopping experience.
- Baked goods to meet store standards and recipes, ensuring quality and freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery area by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and restocking items.
- Stocked shelves with fresh products and rotated inventory regularly.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness of products being sold.
- Stocked shelves with freshly made items throughout the day ensuring a full selection at all times.
- Used bread slicers and other bakery equipment to handle high-volume operations needs.
- Rotated stock in accordance with first-in-first-out policy to minimize waste from expired product.
- Prepared baked goods such as cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and other pastries according to recipes.
- Labeled bakery items by inputting data into digital weighing machine.
- Wrapped, weighed, and priced bakery items, ensuring accurate labeling.
- Took custom cake and bakery orders, ensuring all details were accurately recorded.
- Assisted in creating promotional displays for seasonal and special bakery products.
Education
Culinary Pastry Arts Chef
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO 10.2025 - 07.2026
James Monroe High School
North Hills, CASkills
- Customer service
- Baking techniques
- Time management
- Quality control
- Product presentation
- Scaling recipes
- Cleanliness standards
- Pastry preparation
- Flavor pairing
- Food safety
- Safe knife handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Dough preparation
- Weights and measures
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Bread making
- Cake decorating
- Dough handling
- Baking
- Flaky pastry baking techniques
- Inventory reporting
- Oven operation
- Global food trends
- Specialty breads
- Temperature control
- Mixing methods
- Opening and closing duties
- Vegan baking
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen safety
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Seasonal Driver
UPS
11.2025 - 01.2026
Culinary Pastry Arts Chef
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
10.2025 - 07.2026
Bakery Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
08.2021 - 02.2023
Baker
Creations By Shay
07.2008 - Current
James Monroe High School