Benjamin Hersey
Elizabeth,SA
Summary
Talented Baker with 10+ years experience, passionate about creating unique pastries using extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations. Trains new baking staff and offers knowledge in food safety protocols.
Well versed in all OHS&W standards & practices. Excellent communication skills. Able to work in or lead a team or work alone.
Ideally looking for reputable company to further my career with room to advance up the ranks
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Two Wells Bakery
Two Wells, SA
02.2014 - Current
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Assisted in the development of new recipes for a variety of bakery items including cakes, pies and muffins.
Concreter
HMV
Gilman, SA
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Determined the amount of materials required for each job.
- Utilized power tools to cut and shape concrete as needed.
- Installed forms for pouring concrete according to plans and specifications.
- Repaired damaged surfaces using patching materials and trowels.
- Operated various machines such as jackhammers, vibrators, pumps, power saws. to perform different tasks related to concreting work.
- Transported material and equipment between job sites using company vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding project timelines, expectations, and progress updates.
Education
Certificate 3 - Bakery Combined
TAFE SA
Regency Park, SA09-2019
High School Diploma -
Woodville High School
Adelaide, SA09-2011
Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Recipe Development
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Cake Decorating
- Opening and closing duties
- Solid problem solver
- Weights and measures
- Stock Rotation
- Inventory reporting
- Visual Merchandising
- Ingredient Selection
- Baking techniques
- Food safety and sanitation
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Food trend knowledge
- Health and Safety Regulations Management
- Food handling standards
- Professional telephone manner
Timeline
Baker
Two Wells Bakery
02.2014 - Current
Concreter
HMV
06.2011 - 02.2014
Certificate 3 - Bakery Combined
TAFE SA
High School Diploma -
Woodville High School