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Simon Leslie Holmes

Roxburgh,OTA

Summary

Vibrant café owner and former L8 Team Leader at Fonterra, skilled in staff management and quality assurance. Proven expertise in food safety and employee training, ensuring compliance and high standards in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and quality products. Seasoned Cafe Owner possessing comprehensive experience in managing daily operations of a bustling cafe. Strong skills in strategic planning, customer service, and staff management with a keen focus on maximizing profitability while maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated success in improving customer satisfaction and driving business growth through effective marketing strategies as well as innovative menu development.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafe Owner Operator

Teviot Tearooms
Otago, Roxburgh
04.2017 - 03.2025
  • Optimized daily operations of cafe by managing staff schedules, ordering supplies, and overseeing food prep.
  • Directed hiring process for new staff members by conducting interviews and making selections.
  • Executed marketing campaigns on social media platforms to connect with target customers.
  • Provided training for new employees on safety protocols and food handling practices.
  • Conducted inspections of kitchen areas and equipment to ensure health code compliance.
  • Supervised food preparation and presentation to maintain high-quality standards.

Casein Factory L8 Team Leader

Fonterra
Taranaki, Hawera
02.2007 - 02.2017
  • Trained new employees on inspection tools and techniques to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Evaluated performance of Quality Control personnel, identifying training needs and recommending improvements.
  • Managed a quality control team of 25 personnel to uphold industry standards.
  • Conducted inspections in collaboration with quality control team members for compliance assurance.
  • Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products, developing corrective action plans.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all testing procedures to mitigate risks.
  • Participated in internal and third-party vendor audits to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Planned and developed innovative operational processes to enhance competitiveness.

Quality Control Testing Officer

Fonterra
Taranaki, Hawera
02.2005 - 02.2007
  • Inspected finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation for accurate record-keeping.
  • Rotated production lines and daily duties, aiding achievement of team goals.

Foreman Baker

Yarrow's The Bakers
Taranaki, Manaia
02.2000 - 02.2005
  • Trained new employees on safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
  • Supervised personnel activities during construction jobs to ensure efficiency.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment utilized on-site.
  • Checked baked goods periodically during baking to verify quality standards.
  • Operated ovens and equipment to produce baked goods according to recipes.
  • Prepared dough for various bakery items including breads, pastries, and cookies.
  • Packaged finished products into boxes for delivery or retail sale.

Commis Chef

Stonefeild castle hotel
Tarbert , Tarbert Scotland
01.1997 - 03.2000
  • Followed proper plate presentation techniques when serving dishes.
  • Ensured proper storage of food items at correct temperature according to health code standards.
  • Worked closely with other cooks and kitchen staff during service periods to ensure efficient operations.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.

Apprentice Baker

Yarrow's the bakers
Taranaki, Manaia
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Operated all bakery equipment following safety guidelines.
  • Decorated cakes according to customer specifications using various icing techniques.
  • Monitored oven temperatures and adjusted as necessary to avoid over-baking or under-baking items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in the baking area.
  • Sliced and packaged breads, pastries, cookies and other finished products for sale.
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
  • Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
  • Completed a 3-year bread, cake, and pastry apprenticeship.

Education

National Certificate of Business Level 3 -

NZITO
12-2012

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing -

NZITO
08-2011

Trade Certificate - Bread Cake And Pastry Cooking Apprenticeship

Christchurch Polytechnic
01-1993

Some College (No Degree) -

Opunake High School
Taranaki

Skills

  • Staff management and leadership
  • Food safety and compliance
  • Inventory control
  • Customer service excellence
  • Employee training and development
  • Quality assurance
  • POS system proficiency
  • Business operations management
  • Cash flow optimization
  • Baking expertise
  • Food preparation
  • Quality control
  • Proper food temperatures
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Accurate cash handling

achievements

  • Current forklift license
  • First aid certificates
  • Fire extinguisher and fire warden trained
  • Chemical handler approved
  • Confined space and working from height qualified

Timeline

Cafe Owner Operator

Teviot Tearooms
04.2017 - 03.2025

Casein Factory L8 Team Leader

Fonterra
02.2007 - 02.2017

Quality Control Testing Officer

Fonterra
02.2005 - 02.2007

Foreman Baker

Yarrow's The Bakers
02.2000 - 02.2005

Commis Chef

Stonefeild castle hotel
01.1997 - 03.2000

Apprentice Baker

Yarrow's the bakers
01.1990 - 01.1997

National Certificate of Business Level 3 -

NZITO

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing -

NZITO

Trade Certificate - Bread Cake And Pastry Cooking Apprenticeship

Christchurch Polytechnic

Some College (No Degree) -

Opunake High School

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