MARK ATHERTON
Leigh
Summary
Originally trained as a baker/confectioner and progressed from bakery worker to bakery manager to eventually owning my own bakery. Diligent individual with keen eye for detail and proactive mindset, demonstrating strong organisational and teamwork skills. Experienced in maintaining quality standards and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Ready to contribute significantly to success of any given role.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Apprentice Bus driver
Gonorthwest
Bolton
11 2024 - 01 2025
- Completed related coursework on time and to high standard.
- Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.
- Applied critical thinking skills to solve problems and address challenges.
- Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
- Applied theoretical knowledge acquired during coursework to real-world work scenarios.
Packing Machine Operator
Recruitment agencies
08 2023 - 10 2024
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs
- Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions
Bakery Supervisor
Emma's Bakery
Penrith, Cumbria
02 2020 - 08 2023
- Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads
- Followed code dating procedures and adhered to legal regulations governing product labelling and packaging
- Maintained a safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness
Hand Packer
Manpower Agency
Trafford, Greater Manchester
2019.11 - 2020.02
- Worked at Unilever hand packing boxes of Pukka tea as they came off the line
- Was offered a shift supervisor role
- Accurately documented package information by completing associated paperwork, attaching labels and running barcodes using scanners
- Volunteered for additional hours and shifts during peak periods to meet tight shipping deadlines
- Promoted workplace safety and production efficiency by keeping work spaces clean, organized and free of hazards
Artisan baker
The Bread Factory
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10 2016 - 10 2019
- Guided teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising, thus fostering highly effective collaborations
- Customized products to meet user specifications improving customer experience
- Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships
Baker
Various
1986.08 - 2016.10
- Various baking experiences from being an apprentice up to owning my own bakery in New Zealand for 6 years
- Large knowledge of baking skills and organizational skills
- Coordinated employee schedules for maximum efficiency
- Interviewed and hired bakery employees
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs
- Followed code dating procedures and adhered to legal regulations governing product labelling and packaging
- Offered product samples and answered questions for wholesale customers
- Designed appealing product displays
Education
City & Guilds 120 parts 1and 2 - Baking and confectionary
Food Hygiene -
Skills
- Machining operations and production standards
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Equipment repair skills
- Quality assurance controls
- Routine maintenance
- Outstanding time management
- Physical stamina
- Heavy lifting
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Highly-organized
- Health and safety compliance
Timeline
Hand Packer - Manpower Agency
2019.11 - 2020.02
Baker - Various
1986.08 - 2016.10
Apprentice Bus driver - Gonorthwest
11 2024 - 01 2025
Packing Machine Operator - Recruitment agencies
08 2023 - 10 2024
Bakery Supervisor - Emma's Bakery
02 2020 - 08 2023
Artisan baker - The Bread Factory
10 2016 - 10 2019
Salford collage of technology - City & Guilds 120 parts 1and 2, Baking and confectionary
University of Salford - Food Hygiene ,