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Overview
Work History
Education
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John Bydder

Greenbank,QLD

Summary

Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Baker

Brumby's Bakery
07.2019 - Current
  • Determined baking times for various items.
  • Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
  • Optimized ingredient sourcing by establishing relationships with local suppliers, supporting sustainability initiatives while reducing transportation costs.
  • Maintained detailed records of production outputs daily, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to meet demand fluctuations swiftly.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Collaborated closely with other department heads to align cross-functional goals and strategies for company-wide success.
  • Provided exceptional leadership to a team of bakers, fostering open communication and professional development opportunities.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Developed new recipes while adhering to dietary restrictions, resulting in a more inclusive menu offering for diverse clientele.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Mentored junior bakers in developing their skills through hands-on training sessions and constructive feedback.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.

Head Baker

Brumby's Jimboomba
11.2012 - 07.2019
  • Determined baking times for various items.
  • Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
  • Optimized ingredient sourcing by establishing relationships with local suppliers, supporting sustainability initiatives while reducing transportation costs.
  • Maintained detailed records of production outputs daily, allowing for proactive adjustments as needed to meet demand fluctuations swiftly.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Collaborated closely with other department heads to align cross-functional goals and strategies for company-wide success.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
  • Provided exceptional leadership to a team of bakers, fostering open communication and professional development opportunities.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Assisted in planning and running promotional events and campaigns.
  • Replenished bakery items in display cases.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Mentored junior bakers in developing their skills through hands-on training sessions and constructive feedback.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks on all products before sale, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and customer expectations.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and lowering overall costs for the bakery.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.

Education

Year 11 -

Como Senior High School
Perth, WA
11.1991

Skills

  • Opening and closing duties
  • Workplace Safety
  • Safe Slicer Operation
  • Product presentation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Cooking Machinery Operation
  • Ingredient Sourcing
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Delivery Coordination
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Oven Operation
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Decision-Making
  • Cake baking
  • Team Cooperation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Supply Ordering
  • Product Wrapping and Packaging
  • Bread Making Expertise
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Minimize ingredient waste
  • Portion Control

Timeline

Head Baker

Brumby's Bakery
07.2019 - Current

Head Baker

Brumby's Jimboomba
11.2012 - 07.2019

Year 11 -

Como Senior High School
John Bydder