Manoj Dhakal
HOMEBUSH WEST
Summary
Passionate and skilled Artisan Baker with five years of experience in crafting high-quality, handcrafted bread and pastries. Proven track record leading baking teams, measuring, mixing and baking various bakery products, and managing kitchen operations efficiently. Committed to using sustainable ingredients and maintaining exceptional product standards to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Bonfire Bread Pty Ltd
03.2025 - Current
- Always ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstation during the shift by cleaning fridge, shelves, counter, equipment, and utensils. Follow proper handling machines and right temperature while mixing and baking breads. Monitor stock and control the shelf life of products, tag the production/expiry date on each product, monitor waste product figures. Kneading, maturing, cutting, molding and mixing dough for various bakery products. Develop, design, and create new recipes. Prepare variety of goods such as cookies, bread, bun, donut, muffin, cake, etc. Follow security/fire/safety procedures according to the set rules and regulations and report any incidents to hierarchy. Guide and train junior and new staff.
Baker
Brasserie Bread
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Produce 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. Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery. Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes. Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures. Managed daily production of a wide range of baked goods, including sourdough, croissants, buns, cakes, different kind of pastry items, and seasonal specialties, ensuring consistently high quality and adherence to recipes. Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment. Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule. Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer. Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures. Gained hands-on experience with artisan techniques, including sourdough fermentation and laminated dough processes. Operate and control manual, semi-automatic and automatic machines from mixers, dispensers and bread slicers.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information And Communication Technology
KENT Institute
07-2021
Diploma of Networking - undefined
TAFE
01.2020
Skills
- Quality Control
- Dough handling
- Bread Making
- Artisan Bread and Pastry Production
- Recipe Development and Innovation
- Inventory Management and Cost Control
- Quality Assurance
- HACCP standards
- Equipment Maintenance and Safety
- Food safety and sanitation
- Time management
Timeline
Baker
Bonfire Bread Pty Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Baker
Brasserie Bread
04.2018 - 05.2025
Diploma of Networking - undefined
TAFE
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information And Communication Technology
KENT Institute