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Lauren Linford

Direk,SA

Summary

Proven to work independently as well as part of a team for over 2 decades at Woolworths Group beginning as a part time after school worker moving on to complete a Baker's apprenticeship and then settling into the full time role of Head Cake Decorator. Taking time off to have my children, I later returned to work part time as a bakery assistant. I am able to work well under pressure in a stressful environment as well as supervising more inexperienced staff members. Reliable and punctual, my organizational and communication skills are top tier. Very experienced at multi-tasking in a hospitality/customer driven workplace. Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly attitude come from working in a retail environment for many years.

Currently completing my certificate in Health Administration at TAFE Elizabeth campus and looking forward to developing new skills in a medical environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator/Bakery Assistant

Woolworths
Mawson Lakes, South Australia
08.2013 - 12.2024
  • Prepared ingredients and ensured quality standards for bakery items.
  • Operated bakery equipment and maintained cleanliness in work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to fulfill customer orders efficiently.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
  • Educated customers about products and provided excellent service experience.
  • Followed safety protocols and adhered to food handling guidelines consistently.

Baker/Head Cake Decorator

Woolworths
West Lakes, South Australia
10.2000 - 07.2013
  • Prepared a variety of baked goods including bread, pastries, and cakes.
  • Operated commercial ovens and mixers to maintain production efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on baking techniques and equipment usage.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adherence to sanitation protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.

Bakery Assistant

Woolworths
Hilton, South Australia
06.1998 - 10.2000
  • Educated customers about products and provided excellent service experience.
  • Followed safety protocols and adhered to food handling guidelines consistently.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work area throughout the day.
  • Washed preparation utensils, tools, and machinery by hand and using industrial dishwasher, segregating used utensils from clean to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
  • Packaged finished products for sale in retail outlets or for delivery services.

Education

Certificate - Health Administration

TAFE SA
Elizabeth, SA
04-2026

High School Diploma -

Findon High School
Adelaide 5000
10-1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Food safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer assistance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Computer proficiency
  • Professional and polished presentation
  • Resourceful
  • Document preparation
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Documentation and reporting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cake Decorator/Bakery Assistant

Woolworths
08.2013 - 12.2024

Baker/Head Cake Decorator

Woolworths
10.2000 - 07.2013

Bakery Assistant

Woolworths
06.1998 - 10.2000

Certificate - Health Administration

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

Findon High School
Lauren Linford