Barry Geles
Depew
Summary
Experienced small business owner skilled in equipment maintenance, recipe formulation, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to manage inventory and train staff effectively, ensuring high-quality production and a safe work environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
D&L Bakery
Depew
01.1986 - 07.2025
- Prepared dough and baked bread daily, ensuring quality and freshness.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Operated commercial ovens and mixers, adhering to safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, following health regulations strictly.
- Trained new staff on baking techniques and equipment usage effectively.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Performed routine inspections on facility equipment and systems.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and implemented repairs promptly.
- Operated power tools and machinery for maintenance tasks effectively.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Recipe formulation
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptation to change
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Mechanical inspections
- Facility management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Power tools proficiency
- Parts replacement
Timeline
Small Business Owner
D&L Bakery
01.1986 - 07.2025