MD SAM
Henderson,New Zealand
Summary
With a strong passion for baking and a keen attention to detail, I bring 8 years of experience in both production and management roles. Recognized for creating high-quality products, including award-winning Hot Cross Buns, I am eager to contribute my punctuality and safety-focused skills to your team, ensuring excellence in every bite.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
New World Victoria Park
01.2025 - Current
- Prepares, produces, and bakes breakfast pastries, breads, rolls, and some dessert.
- Decorates baked goods, such as cream pies, using a pastry bag.
- Sets time and speed controls for mixing machines, or blending machines, so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
- Measures or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream, using scales or graduated containers.
- Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods.
- Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
- Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
- Lines up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet or function.
- Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products.
- Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.
Bakery Manager
Pak'n Save Tauriko
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed the evaluating, determining value and pricing of new products within product range
- Dough and Cake from Scratch
- Production Plan as well as Controlling Wastage and maintain GP
- Ordering Through SAP software, Price Changing, Promotional Ticket Printing and Planogram
- Running the department with proper direction and huddle with the team members
- Checking weekly sale in advance the last year one and prepare the team according to that
- Checking weekly GP and finding the gaps where the department losing money to maintain financial target
- Stocktaking and ordering according to the stock I have
- Also set up Promotion in store one and set up the promotion table
- Do the daily productions in cake and dough sections as required
- Ensure Department Food Safety and Health & Safety
Bakery Manager
New World Dannevirke
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed the evaluating, determining value and pricing of new products within product range
- Dough and Cake from Scratch
- Ordering Through SAP Software, Price Changing, Promotional Ticket Printing and Planogram
- Running the department with proper direction and huddle with the team members
- Checking weekly sale in advance the last year one and prepare the team according to that
- Checking weekly GP and finding the gaps where the department losing money to maintain financial target
- Stocktaking and ordering according to the stock I have
- Also set up Promotion in store one and set up the promotion table
- Do the daily productions in cake and dough sections as required
- Ensure Department Food Safety and Health & Safety
KITCHEN HAND
AIR NEW ZEALAND LOUNGE / AUCKLAND
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed kitchen tasks for peak efficiency
- Ensured top-notch cleanliness standards
- Assisted chefs with meal preparation
- Streamlined inventory management
- Supported smooth daily operations
- Implemented waste reduction techniques
STORE MANAGER AT RETAIL STORE
TIBCO / LONDON UK
11.2008 - 12.2013
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast demand accurately
- Exemplified leadership, achieving Store of the Month
- Boosted monthly sales by strategic promotions
- Enhanced customer service, elevating satisfaction
- Implemented inventory controls, reducing shrinkage
- Order, Rose, Promotion set up, Financial Achievement
Education
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN COOKERY & BAKERY LEVEL 4 -
ASPIRUS
01.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - APPLIED MANAGEMENT
New Zealand Career College
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
BRAC UNIVERSITY
01.2007
Skills
- Recipe Creation and Conversion
- Commercial Production
- Recipe Development
- Maintaining sourdough starter
- Baked goods knowledge
- Recipe and Menu planning
- Artisan bread making
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Baker
New World Victoria Park
01.2025 - Current
Bakery Manager
Pak'n Save Tauriko
02.2022 - 11.2024
Bakery Manager
New World Dannevirke
02.2018 - 01.2022
KITCHEN HAND
AIR NEW ZEALAND LOUNGE / AUCKLAND
09.2014 - 01.2017
STORE MANAGER AT RETAIL STORE
TIBCO / LONDON UK
11.2008 - 12.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - APPLIED MANAGEMENT
New Zealand Career College
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN COOKERY & BAKERY LEVEL 4 -
ASPIRUS
Bachelor of Science - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
BRAC UNIVERSITY
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