Cory Lafferty
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Hardworking and reliable qualified baker of 25 years with strong ability in all areas of baking. Offering skill and knowledge. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.flexible on days/hours,with reliable transport.fully vaccinated,and keen for overtime.thankyou for your consideration!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice
Redwood bakery
Redwood Bakery, Chch
1995 - 09.1995
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
Apprentice Baker
New world Stanmore rd
Richmond, Chch
Oct1995 - Jan1999
- Measured and weighed ingredients to precisely match recipes for different baked goods.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Bakers delight south city,palms,northlands
Christchurch Central, Chch
Feb1999 - Aug2001
- Specialising in bread/buns
- Bulk fermented dough
- Ensuring everything is done at high standard,training staff(trained palms manager)
Assistant Bakery Manager
Woolworths ferrymead
Ferrymead, Chch
Nov2001 - May2003
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Executed quality standards, rotating product and removing damaged items from display cases.
- Implemented and executed merchandising programs to maintain and increase sales.
- Assessed inventory levels and reordered pantry items to keep adequate stock on hand.
- Guided bakery staff by prioritizing tasks and offering constructive feedback, enabling consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
Bakery Manager
Woolworths bushinn
Bushinn, Chch
May2003 - Mar2005
- Ensuring all aspects of bakery,staff happiness,maintaining quality,profit and sales.
- Stocktaking
- Merchandising
- Rostering
Bakery Manager
woolworths ferrymead
Ferrymead, Christchuch
May2005 - Jul2008
- Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Implemented and executed merchandising programs to maintain and increase sales.
- Helped with bakery accounting by entering invoices and administering payroll.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- 2nd out 0f 2006 stores for overall profit.
Baker
new world south city
Central, Christchurch
Nov2009 - Oct2010
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.
Baker
new world hallswell
Hallswell, Christchurch
Jan2011 - Feb2013
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
- Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
Baker
bakerboys
Aranui, Christchurch
Jul2013 - Jan2016
- worked on pie line.
- made meat cooks for pie line.
- operated pastry break for pie line(minimising wastage dramatically)
Baker
cashmere bakehouse
Cashmere, Christchurch
Nov2017 - 07.2022
- work independently
- make bread doughs,doughnuts,scones,pies,pastries
- never late,reliable
- increased sales dramatically since i started.which i still manage in same timeframe.
Baker
Hallswell bakery
Addington , Christchurch
07.2022 - Current
- Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
- Directed team performance by coaching, correcting and motivating employees.
- Made pies,bread,pastries to a high quality.
Education
Qualified Baker (lvl3) -
Shirley Boys High
Shirley, ChristchurchSkills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Flexible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Analytical
- Multitasking
- Work ethic
- Organization
- Working collaboratively
- Communication
References
- vincent foleni /cashmere bakehouse manager/owner mobile 027 423 5967/work ph 03 3370403
- Bronwan Halswell bakery manager 03 322 4600
Timeline
Baker
Hallswell bakery
07.2022 - Current
Apprentice
Redwood bakery
1995 - 09.1995
Apprentice Baker
New world Stanmore rd
Oct1995 - Jan1999
Assistant Bakery Manager
Bakers delight south city,palms,northlands
Feb1999 - Aug2001
Assistant Bakery Manager
Woolworths ferrymead
Nov2001 - May2003
Bakery Manager
Woolworths bushinn
May2003 - Mar2005
Bakery Manager
woolworths ferrymead
May2005 - Jul2008
Baker
new world south city
Nov2009 - Oct2010
Baker
new world hallswell
Jan2011 - Feb2013
Baker
bakerboys
Jul2013 - Jan2016
Baker
cashmere bakehouse
Nov2017 - 07.2022
Qualified Baker (lvl3) -
Shirley Boys High
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