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Nathan Earnshaw

Pakenham

Summary

Dynamic baker with extensive experience at Coles Botanic Ridge, recognized for producing high-quality baked goods and enhancing customer satisfaction. A dedicated team player skilled in food safety and sanitation, I excel in maintaining cleanliness standards and training new staff, ensuring a safe and efficient bakery environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Baker

Coles Botanic Ridge
07.2022 - 08.2025
  • Produced high-quality baked goods, ensuring consistency and freshness for customers.
  • Maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers, for optimal performance.
  • Strictly adhered to health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Implemented proper storage techniques and rotated stock to ensure product freshness.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in bakery operations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized workspace to promote customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed potential hazards promptly, ensuring a safe work environment.
  • Ensured compliance with sanitation guidelines to uphold quality standards.

Baker

Coles Endeavour Hills
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Baker

Woolworths Karingal P.O. End
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
  • Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Increased production efficiency through effective time management and multitasking during busy periods.

Baker

Brumbys Pakenham
08.2009 - 12.2016
  • Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
  • Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
  • Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Adjusted recipes based on available ingredients or dietary restrictions,
  • Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
  • Contributed to team success by training new employees on baking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, maintaining positive bakery image.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house team to ensure timely display of fresh baked goods, enhancing customer experience.
  • I was second in charge for first 2 years then head baker up until finishing up.

Baker

Berwick
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
  • Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.

Baker

Bakers Delight
02.2003 - 07.2007

Completed baking apprenticeship at Bakers Delight Boronia

Learning all basics of baking from mixing doughs to proving product right up to baking in the oven.

Icing all the fruit range.

Serving customers.


Education

No Degree - Completed Year 12

Upwey High School
Melbourne, VIC
11-2002

Skills

  • Team player
  • Customer service
  • Active listener
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleanliness standards

Timeline

Baker

Coles Botanic Ridge
07.2022 - 08.2025

Baker

Coles Endeavour Hills
07.2019 - 06.2022

Baker

Woolworths Karingal P.O. End
04.2017 - 06.2019

Baker

Brumbys Pakenham
08.2009 - 12.2016

Baker

Berwick
08.2007 - 08.2009

Baker

Bakers Delight
02.2003 - 07.2007

No Degree - Completed Year 12

Upwey High School
Nathan Earnshaw