Patrick Ballinger
Summary
Offering strong leadership and communication skills, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities to improve processes. Knowledgeable about teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop organisational, motivational, and supervisory skills in my working environment.
Hardworking individual with strong drive and desire to succeed in baking. Motivated and helpful to aid team performance. Thrives in fast-paced environments to achieve strict deadlines under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bakery and Finishing Line leader (acting)
Cakesmiths
Bristol
2023.08 - Current
- I weigh, mix, bake, and finish a wide variety of cakes daily within a fast-paced, high-demand factory setting.
- I have training in leading the production line and supporting the area supervisor, for example, assisting in staff training and delegating tasks according to individual skills to achieve the most efficient results.
- I do my best to motivate team members and maintain consistent production flow, working efficiently and safely
- I like to achieve high-quality cakes with meticulous attention to detail and ensure consistent product quality by sticking strictly to recipes and baking guidelines
- Experimented and worked with different textures in icing for varied aesthetic results, including vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- I make sure to adhere to food safety regulations at all times during each process and ensure the cleanliness of bakery facilities through regular cleaning.
Back of House Staff
Nando's
2022.11 - 2023.06
- Worked back of house opening and closing the grills and deck scrubbing the floors. I was also grilling chicken, making wraps, pittas and burgers all within the recommended 20 minute wait. I was also expected to frequently check temperatures of the food to follow health and safety. In the mornings I baked between 80 and 160 rolls for the burgers and garlic bread. This job helped me improve my communication in fast working conditions, also problem solving in situations where certain foods were out of stock.
Gardener
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Chop tree stumps into kindling using an axe and grenade splitter, renovating old ground into new fresh grass, raking, putting fences up, weeding and cutting hedges efficiently. This job definitely helped me improve working in tough conditions like the intense heat and heavy lifting.
Pot Washer
The Cross House
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Making sure the plates, bowls and cutlery were washed and dried in time for use for the kitchen. I was also required to make sure it was all neatly arranged back in place at the end of the night for the next day.
Labourer
New Build Modular
2020.06 - 2020.09
- Assisting specialist in carpentry, electrician and plumbing to renovate a garage into a bedroom. This involved teamwork, communication and basic use of equipment like drills, chizzlers, saws and cement mixers.
Education
Mathematics, English language/literature, Physics, PE, Biology, Chemistry, Product design, Geography
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Multitasking
Certification
Level 2 Food and Hygiene
Affiliations
Football
Technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bakery and Finishing Line leader (acting)
Cakesmiths
2023.08 - Current
Back of House Staff
Nando's
2022.11 - 2023.06
Gardener
2021.08 - 2021.11
Pot Washer
The Cross House
2021.01 - 2021.06
Labourer
New Build Modular
2020.06 - 2020.09
Mathematics, English language/literature, Physics, PE, Biology, Chemistry, Product design, Geography
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy