Jonathan Rutledge
Blenheim
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Leader
Woolworths
Blenheim
10.2025 - Current
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Bakery Manager
Woolworths
Blenheim
04.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed daily operations of bakery department to ensure product quality.
- Trained and supervised team members on bakery processes and safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
- Scheduled staff shifts to meet customer demand during peak times effectively.
- Monitored equipment maintenance to ensure operational efficiency of bakery machinery.
- Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.
- Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Displayed freshly baked items, cupcakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls on counters and tables to entice passersby to visit and make purchases at bakery.
- Organized promotional campaigns to drive sales of baked goods through special offers or discounts.
Bakery Assistant
Countdown
Blenheim
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared baked goods by following recipes and maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent service.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Operated baking equipment safely to produce various bread and pastries.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals effectively.
- Restocked inventory by organizing ingredients and packaging supplies efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new baking techniques and improve skills.
- 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.
- Set up fresh baked goods in front display, organizing for visibility, and to showcase daily specials or items with limited availability or shelf-life.
Bakery Assistant
Foodstuffs
Blenheim
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Prepared baked goods by following recipes and maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent service.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new baking techniques and improve skills.
- 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.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Level 3 Baking
Crop And Food Research
06.2001 - 02.2003
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Product quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Supplier coordination
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Qualified Trade Baker Level 3, Completed 2003
Timeline
Merchandise Leader
Woolworths
10.2025 - Current
Bakery Manager
Woolworths
04.2019 - 11.2025
Bakery Assistant
Countdown
10.2018 - 04.2019
Bakery Assistant
Foodstuffs
01.2018 - 10.2018
Certificate Of Completion - Level 3 Baking
Crop And Food Research
06.2001 - 02.2003