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Ronald Knuckles

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Dynamic baker with extensive experience at Publix as well as several grocery bakeries, skilled in recipe development and ingredient measurement. Proven track record of maintaining high-quality standards and food safety compliance. Adept at training staff and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and attention to detail. Committed to delivering exceptional baked goods that exceed customer expectations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockworker

Walmart
DeFuniak Springs, FL
01.2008 - 12.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on material handling equipment per company safety standards.
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Organized warehouse shelves according to product codes for easy retrieval.
  • Followed proper procedures for storing items based on their fragility or temperature requirements.

Baker

Publix
Panama City, FL
01.2014 - 06.2024
  • Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects.
  • Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.

  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
  • Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.

Baker

Safeway
Everett, WA
01.2000 - 01.2005

Baker

Top Foods
Edmonds, WA
12.1986 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
  • Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Inspected finished products before packaging them up for sale.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
  • Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Granite City High South
Granite City
06-1980

Skills

  • Ingredient measurement
  • Recipe development
  • Food safety
  • Baking techniques
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Baker

Publix
01.2014 - 06.2024

Dockworker

Walmart
01.2008 - 12.2025

Baker

Safeway
01.2000 - 01.2005

Baker

Top Foods
12.1986 - 01.2000

High School Diploma -

Granite City High South