Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Reference
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DARREN CORDINGLEY

AINTREE,VIC

Summary

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Chef

JOLLY MILLER LTD
Sunshine West, Victoria
03.2023 - Current
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
  • Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
  • Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
  • Ensured proper storage of products to prevent spoilage or contamination.
  • Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
  • Conducted recipe testing and modification to improve taste and texture of baked goods.
  • Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
  • Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects.
  • Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.

Merchandise Stocker

George Weston Foods
Aintree, VIC
06.2020 - Current
  • Working automatously to complete high standards company and supermarket inventory
  • Date checking,rotation stock
  • Food safety standards
  • Travelling for store replenishment around areas
  • Building displays for seasonal events
  • Organizing POS and ticketing to maximise sales

Assistant Store Manager

Woolworths LTD
Sydney - Melbourne, Victoria
07.1997 - 07.2021

Commenced working with Woolworths as an assistant store manager.

I have extensive experience in all facets of my time with them numerous certificates in retail training .Extensive customer service skills and people management and problem solving

TRAINNING

Certificate 2 Woolworths store operations

Certificate 2 In retail

Certificate 3 Hospitality

OH&s Training

Return to work coordination

Certificate 4 - Retail Management

SMT -Store management Training

Food safety supervisor certificate

Education

High School Diploma -

Maitland Grossman High School
Maitland, NSW
10-1997

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Mentorship
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Administration and management
  • Team building
  • Training staff
  • Team cooperation
  • Supply ordering

Affiliations

  • Socializing with friends and family with work life balance
  • Dining food events
  • Sporting events horse racing
  • Retail therapy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Training received through Woolworth's with all certificates of training for retail to become a strong leader within a very sometimes tough industry
  • Certificate 3 in pastry and hospitality

Certification

  • Certificate 3 Pastry
  • Certificate retail management
  • Certificate 2-4 retail
  • Assistant store manager Training

Reference

  • Wendy Aquaro 0459932716
  • Kerry Butler 0414604131
  • Dimi Eracleous 0497891414
  • Ian Mclennan 0424913462

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pastry Chef

JOLLY MILLER LTD
03.2023 - Current

Merchandise Stocker

George Weston Foods
06.2020 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Woolworths LTD
07.1997 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Maitland Grossman High School
DARREN CORDINGLEY