Matthew Steven James Kenny
baker
Goomeri,QLD
Summary
Experienced head baker with international pastry and bakery competencies seeking a position in a Bakery department. Skilled in people management and customer interaction, committed to continuous growth and becoming a valuable asset to any organization.
Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.
Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team leader (BOH manager)
Goomeri Bakery Australia
08.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Supervise and provide instructions and guidance to junior team members.
- Quality control of preparation of ingredients and meal service, ensuring the cabinets par levels are maintained.
- Create and cost daily specials, in consultation with the Executive Chef.
- Monitor costs of food and wages and in consultation with the Executive Chef undertake continuous improvement activities to drive revenue for the venue.
- Provide leadership to team members, engaging the team, and cultivating a positive and productive team culture.
- Communicate and work cohesively with Front of House Team to:
- Provide exceptional customer service, responding to customer demands and requests.
- Provide and receive feedback on product availability and quality.
- Encourage a positive working relationship and teamwork with BOH and FOH teams.
- Conduct pre-start checks of machinery and equipment ensuring it is safe to operate prior to operating.
- In consultation with the Executive Chef:
- Lead the daily operations ensuring all shifts are appropriately staffed.
- Conduct performance reviews with team members.
- Provide coaching to improve staff behavior and performance.
- Contribute to the development and updating of documentation.
- Assist the Executive Chef with undertaking stock orders, stocktakes, ensuring stock is rotated and wastage is minimized.
- Addressing any urgent behavioral or performance issues at the time. Documenting dates and details of your discussions in writing for review.
- Maintains personal presentation and grooming, ensuring your presentation and hygiene is consistent with Food Safety and Hygiene standards.
- Providing training, coaching and support to team members.
- Raise any staff concerns with the Executive Chef, to ensure the business is informed.
- In consultation with the Executive Chef and Human Resources, lead any staff related matters.
- Ensuring the kitchen workstations, machinery and utensils are kept clean and hygienic.
- Keep up to date with product knowledge, and educate team members.
- Ensure team members are informed of key dates, promotions, any other important information.
- Assist with the recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.
- Providing education to staff on policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Perform other duties as requested and required.
Baker
The Goomeri Bakery Australia
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Conduct pre-start checks of machinery and equipment ensuring it is safe to operate prior to operating.
- Prepare baked goods in accordance with recipes and specifications.
- Ensure your workstation and kitchen remains clean and hygienic.
- Clean utensils, machinery and equipment and workstation after use.
- Complete timesheets weekly.
Demi Chef de Partie
Breadtalk Pte.Ltd
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for baking of breads and buns such as Toast Bread/ High fiber/ Wholemeal/ Focaccia/ French bread.
- Responsible in handling all Machine equipment such as Oven/ dough mixer/ dough sheeter.
- Responsible for inspecting and ensuring proper color combination for all baked items.
- Responsible for supervising junior chefs or Commis.
- Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus.
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
- Carry out any other duties as required by management.
Commis 1
Breadtalk Pte.Ltd
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Responsible for production and presentation of all the pastry products.
- Preparation of pastry products and a ‘la carte dessert presentation.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen.
- Prepare and cook ingredients required for fillings, custards and other desserts.
- Prepare sweet & bun items using standard recipes.
- Assist to maintain food hygiene standards & to keep the kitchen clean.
- Prepare the daily mise-en place.
- Prepare the daily productions.
- Assist to prepare & present a ’la carte dishes.
- Trained in a cold kitchen, hot kitchen.
- Following food storage procedures, dating & labeling of food production items.
- Maintain a personal tidy appearance and high standards of personal hygiene.
- Maintain kitchen regulations, policies and procedures.
Trainee baker
Bread Talk (A member of food buzz Pvt limited) Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Responsible in all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
- Work in the designated station as set by Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef.
- Able to prepare food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations.
- Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
- Assists in providing on the job training & development of new cooks.
- Great personal hygiene and grooming standards.
Front office executive
Palm Beach hotel
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Handling the task of all front desk related customer service requirements and telephone operations.
- Preparing the night audit report.
- Check-in and check-out guests who arrive or depart after 11pm.
- Processing the reservations.
- Monitoring the fire safety system.
- Performing operation duties on behalf of the Manager during his absence.
Education
Housekeeping
S.L.I.T.H.M. (Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management)
01.2013
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01.2011
Skills
- Experienced in sweet bun and Danish dough techniques
- Further to the above I have a fair knowledge in Western delicacies such as Buffalo wings/Pork Ribs, loaded Nachos, and My specialty is my homeland meals such as the famous Sri Lankan Rice & Curry
- I do possess remarkable knowledge in A la Carte meal plans and preparations as well
- Perfect verbal and written English language and communication skills
- Effective team player as well as the ability to work independently under minimum supervision
- I am determined to always improvise and create curated dining experiences to any guest if there is a need for the occasion
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Recruited, trained and supervised many bakery staff.
- Designed and implemented new bakery menu, emphasizing local produce, resulting in 60% increase in sales.
- Decreased waste and spoilage by a big margin over period of six months.
Certification
- FOODSAFETYF1RST, statement of Attainment certificate - 25th July 2022.
- SRILANKAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT, certificate in pastry & bakery - 18th July 2013.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Baking
- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Food Tourism
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Volunteer Work
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Team leader (BOH manager)
Goomeri Bakery Australia
08.2022 - Current
Baker
The Goomeri Bakery Australia
09.2020 - 08.2022
Demi Chef de Partie
Breadtalk Pte.Ltd
04.2019 - 08.2019
Commis 1
Breadtalk Pte.Ltd
06.2016 - 04.2019
Trainee baker
Bread Talk (A member of food buzz Pvt limited) Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 06.2016
Front office executive
Palm Beach hotel
04.2013 - 10.2013
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Housekeeping
S.L.I.T.H.M. (Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management)
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