Baxolile Nhlumayo
Baker And Confectionery
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Confectioner and Bakery Manager with a proven track record at the circle store, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Skilled in cake decorating and fostering team cohesion, I significantly reduced ingredient overages and pioneered seasonal products, aligning with market trends and customer preferences. Demonstrated expertise in sanitation standards and recipe development, ensuring top-notch product presentation and flavor consistency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Confectioner
Pretty
Edenvale
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced product quality through systematic taste tests, ensuring consistency in flavor profiles.
- Contributed to the creation of seasonal products informed by market analysis and client feedback.
- Implemented a system for tracking ingredient inventory, reducing instances of stock shortages or overages.
Bakery Manager
Ilyaas
Johannesburg
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to procure quality ingredients and equipment.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Confectioner
Dinesh Ramsaran
Johannesburg
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular taste tests with staff members to ensure consistent flavor profiles across batches of confections.
- Contributed to the development of seasonal offerings based on market trends and customer feedback.
- Implemented a system for tracking ingredient inventory, reducing instances of stock shortages or overages.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations by strictly adhering to proper handling and storage procedures.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency and quality across all team members.
Education
National Certificate - Generic Management
Foodbev SETA
Johannesburg, South Africa 11.2022 - 08.2023
National Certificate - Bread And Flour Confectionery Nqf3
Foodbev SETA
Johannesburg, South Africa 11.2020 - 10.2022
National Certificate - End User Computer NQF3
Speccon
Centurion, South Africa 01.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Mlonde High School
Port Shepstone, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Cake decorating
Fondant work
Pastry preparation
Sanitation standards
Product presentation
Ingredient selection
Recipe development
Additional Information
drivers license code C1 with pdp
references
Dinesh Ramsaran- Chipkins Puratos
0824526938
Pretty- Chekers
0680039529
Timeline
Confectioner
Pretty
05.2024 - 12.2024
Bakery Manager
Ilyaas
11.2023 - 01.2024
National Certificate - Generic Management
Foodbev SETA
11.2022 - 08.2023
Confectioner
Dinesh Ramsaran
11.2020 - 08.2023
National Certificate - Bread And Flour Confectionery Nqf3
Foodbev SETA
11.2020 - 10.2022
National Certificate - End User Computer NQF3
Speccon
01.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Mlonde High School
01.2012 - 12.2012
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