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Jon Allen

Blackwater,Cornwall

Summary

While I understand that I have only just returned to the bakery trade after a few years away, I believe that it is a skill that you never lose.

I am a hardworking individual with strong drive and desire to succeed.

I am highly motivated and helpful to aid team performance.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Baker

Morrisons
Redruth, Cornwall
2025.01 - Current
  • Ensured consistent quality for customer satisfaction with regular equipment checks.
  • Produced an assortment of breads to meet varying customer preferences.
  • Mixed doughs using both manual and machine techniques according to recipe requirements.
  • Met strict food safety guidelines, maintained a safe working environment.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by baking a variety of fresh goods daily.
  • Upheld a high standard of hygiene for consumer's health safety in the kitchen.
  • Provided excellent service to customers, enhanced company reputation.

Delivery driver

Brian Etheringtons Meats
Redruth, Cornwall
2023.09 - 2025.01
  • Improved client satisfaction by delivering orders promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning.
  • Ensured safety by regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Housekeeper

househusband
Mawla, Cornwall
2018.07 - 2023.09
  • Ensured spotless and tidy environment by performing comprehensive house cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards for improved living conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to household pets, resulting in contented animals.
  • Cooked healthy and delicious meals ensuring satisfied family members.

Shop assistant

Total Fitness Bath
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2011.01 - 2018.07
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
  • Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
  • Improved product visibility with strategic shelf arrangements.
  • Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.

Personal trainer

self employed
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2002.07 - 2018.07
  • Designed bespoke training programmes to improve client fitness levels.
  • Boosted client confidence by providing tailored nutritional advice.
  • Established a positive training environment for enhanced workout experiences.
  • Encouraged clients, resulting in improved commitment to health goals.

Fitness class instructor

Various
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2002.07 - 2018.07
  • Facilitated regular fitness workshops to educate participants on the importance of physical activity for mental well-being.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge about latest fitness trends-ensuring content was always fresh and appealing to clients.
  • Coordinated with other instructors to create comprehensive schedules that catered to varied interests and skill levels of gym members.
  • Assisted new members in understanding proper use of gym equipment, promoting safe workout practices at all times.

Student

City of Bath College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2000.09 - 2002.07

Full time education learning all aspects of becoming a Personal Trainer and Fitness Class Instructor

Baker and Bakery Manager

Various
Bath and Surrounding areas, Bath and North East Somerset
1985.08 - 2000.06
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by baking a variety of fresh goods daily.
  • Ensured consistent quality for customer satisfaction with regular equipment checks.
  • Provided excellent service to customers, enhanced company reputation.
  • Improved bakery efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the workspace.

I studied at Brunel Technical College between Sept '85 and July '87 and qualified with a City & Guilds certificate in Baking. I worked in various small family bakeries and supermarket bakeries in the Bath area between Sept '85 and June '00, starting off on a YTS scheme and moving through the ranks all the way to a bakery manager at Radstock CO-OP.

Many of the bakeries I worked in have now sadly closed down but the list would be something like this;

Cobbs bakery, Phipps Bakery, Safeway Supermarket, Littlebrook Bakery, Coxs Bakery, Asda, Sainsburys, Bakers of Bath.

Education

city & guilds - Bakery

Brunel Technical College
Bristol
1985.09 - 1987.07

NVQ Level 3 - Personal Trainer

City of Bath College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2000.09 - 2002.07

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Recipe adherence
  • Stock control
  • Positive attitude
  • Self motivated
  • Food safety compliance
  • Weights and measures
  • Spoilage control

Timeline

Baker

Morrisons
2025.01 - Current

Delivery driver

Brian Etheringtons Meats
2023.09 - 2025.01

Housekeeper

househusband
2018.07 - 2023.09

Shop assistant

Total Fitness Bath
2011.01 - 2018.07

Personal trainer

self employed
2002.07 - 2018.07

Fitness class instructor

Various
2002.07 - 2018.07

Student

City of Bath College
2000.09 - 2002.07

NVQ Level 3 - Personal Trainer

City of Bath College
2000.09 - 2002.07

city & guilds - Bakery

Brunel Technical College
1985.09 - 1987.07

Baker and Bakery Manager

Various
1985.08 - 2000.06
Jon Allen