Cooking and baking
Hi, I’m
Wilfred Binare
Baker
Mafikeng
Summary
Baker specializing in artisanal bread varieties, recipe development, and recipe standardization for high-volume bakery production. Boosts sales through wholesale client relationships, seasonal product launches, and vegan items while protecting product quality and health compliance. Reduces waste, improves portion control, and supports efficient daily output of 101–250 items across front-of-house and production teams.
Overview
1
Language
2
Certifications
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Crail Convenience center
Baker
07.2009 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Achieved a [Percentage]% increase in sales.
- Increased machine efficiency by [Percentage]%.
- Developed relationships with wholesale clients.
- Accounted for [Percentage]% of bakery sales growth.
- Boosted consistent customer satisfaction.
- Achieved a [Percentage]% improvement in repeat customers.
- Specialized in producing artisanal bread varieties.
- Enhanced portion control.
- Implemented cost-efficient sourcing strategies.
- Pioneered the introduction of vegan options.
- Collaborated with suppliers.
- Received a [Percentage]% on health department inspections.
- Coordinated between front and back-of-house teams.
- Collaborated with management on bakery operations.
- Developed over [Number] new pastry recipes.
- Negotiated bulk ingredient purchase contracts.
- Led teams during peak holiday seasons.
- Revised production techniques.
- Created health-conscious bakery items.
- Led recipe standardization efforts.
- Reduced ingredient waste by [Percentage]%.
- Sourced high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients.
- Supervised daily operations.
- Led staff training sessions for [Product Type].
- Trained and mentored [Number] junior bakers.
- Managed peak business hours effectively.
- Adapted production schedules based on customer demand.
- Maintained product quality.
- Adhered to stringent quality standards.
- Included weddings and corporate parties.
- Maintained health and safety standards.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks.
Education
Harare Polytechnic CollegeHarare, Harare Province
No degree from Bookkeeping and Accounting
Restol Corner BakeryDurban, South Africa
No degree from Bakery management
07-2016
Kuwadzana High SchoolHarare
High School
01-2002
Skills
Ingredient sourcing
Batch preparation efficiency
Recipe development
Portion control
Vegan baking innovations
Product quality assurance
Workplace safety adherence
Cost control strategies
Team Leadership
Customer service excellence
Food safety auditing
Allergen management
Standard operating procedures
Costing sheets
Menu engineering
Supplier negotiation
Certification
Bakery Production Management Certification [Year]
Accomplishments
- Introduced a multi-step quality control process to minimize under-baked or over-baked products, reducing customer complaints by [Percentage]%.
- Identified bottlenecks in order processing and successfully implemented an automated system, reducing errors and fulfillment times by [Number] days.
- Collaborated with local farmers to source fresh ingredients, resulting in a product quality improvement and reduction of ingredient costs by [Percentage]%.
- Executed batch preparation strategies that increased efficiency by [Percentage]%, allowing the team to complete larger orders without additional shifts.
- Successfully passed regular health and safety inspections with a [Percentage]% compliance rate by enforcing best practices and sanitation protocols.
- Managed a team of [Number] bakers, overseeing daily operations and enhancing workflow efficiency by implementing structured timelines.
- Increased variety of baked goods offered, leading to diversification of revenue streams and a bakery income boost of [Percentage] over [Number] months.
Interests
Timeline
Baker
Crail Convenience center
07.2009 - 10.2022
Kuwadzana High School
High School
Restol Corner Bakery
No degree from Bakery management
Harare Polytechnic College
No degree from Bookkeeping and Accounting