Ruta Dubinskaite
Ilford
Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with valuable experience across the premium bakery, cake design, and fast-paced food service industries. I thrive in dynamic environments, combining a strong technical skill set in pastry decoration with a passion for delivering high-quality service. My excellent communication skills and approachable nature enable me to engage effectively with teams and provide great service to customers, ensuring high presentation and service standards.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Pastry decorator
Donutelier
London, Greater London
2024.10 - Current
- Skilled in filling, glazing and decorating premium doughnuts and pastries using piping bags, chantilly creams, and ganaches.
- Worked well across different shop locations, confidently setting up the decoration station and working both independently and as part of a team.
- Decorated a wide range of premium products, with a main focus on doughnuts, croissants, danishes, and swirls.
- Ordered essential ingredients and toppings to ensure the decoration station was always fully stocked for production.
- Assisted in the cream section, gaining valuable experience in making fresh creams and bakery goods.
- Decorated pastries and doughnuts in the display windows, showing the production process to the public.
Cake Designer/Baker
Lux Cake
2021.01 - 2024.10
- Skilled in using a wide range of baking and decorating tools, including mixers, carving tools, and spatulas.
- Worked well with buttercream, fresh cream, and fondant decorations and figurines.
- Provided exceptional customer service by handling inquiries, taking orders, and managing cancellations both in person and over the phone, ensuring a positive client experience.
- Developed excellent time management skills by consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
- Kept the work area clean and safe by following food safety and hygiene standards.
- Managed daily shop operations, including opening and closing duties and cash handling.
ITSU Team Member
Heathrow T5
2016.10 - 2017.09
- Provided excellent customer service in a busy environment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Worked well with the team to provide great service and keep operations running smoothly.
- Gained Kitchen experience, handling food prep, hygiene, and safety regulations
- Ensured timely service during peak hours, maintaining a calm and efficient workflow.
- Used FIFO method to manage inventory, ensuring older items were used first to reduce waste and maintain efficiency.
Education
Kingsley Academy
Hounslow 2008.09 - 2016.06
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2017.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management, multitasking and organisational skills
- Teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
Accomplishments
- Received Tiffany butterfly for providing outstanding customer service.
- Awarded best Punctuality and Art student in high school.
- Volunteered for charity events like race for life (5km run).
- Organised charity event, raising over £200 for Cancer Research UK.
- Received positive client feedback, leading to increased referrals.
Affiliations
- Creativity (Drawing, Designing, 3D Modelling and Editing)
- Watching movies and listening to pop music
- Long nature walks, Travelling and Reading
Timeline
Pastry decorator
Donutelier
2024.10 - Current
Cake Designer/Baker
Lux Cake
2021.01 - 2024.10
University of Portsmouth
2017.09 - 2020.06
ITSU Team Member
Heathrow T5
2016.10 - 2017.09
Kingsley Academy
2008.09 - 2016.06