Chris Preston
Thornton,CO
Summary
Through the McDonald’s baking system, they allow me to grow and visit other facilities and also to expand my knowledge in baking by sending me to school at AIB at AIB
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Associates
Bimbo Bakery
Commerce City, CO
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured food safety compliance by following strict guidelines for storage, handling, and preparation of baked goods.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance tasks such as cleaning mixers, ovens, or utensils to maintain optimal functionality and prevent potential hazards.
- Provided support to other departments within the store as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Managed inventory and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings for the bakery.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in repeat business.
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Handled staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times while minimizing labor costs.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Conducted employee training sessions on proper baking techniques, equipment usage, sanitation practices, and safety protocols.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Introduced new display techniques that showcased products effectively, increasing visual appeal and driving sales growth.
- Assisted in designing new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients for optimal freshness and taste.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Oversaw all aspects of quality control to maintain consistently high standards for baked goods produced at the facility.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to procure quality ingredients and equipment.
- Collaborated with other department managers to develop cross-promotional strategies that boosted overall store revenue.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Enhanced bakery productivity by streamlining workflow and implementing efficient processes.
- Implemented creative marketing strategies that increased bakery sales and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated catering orders for special events such as weddings or corporate functions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer satisfaction throughout the entire process.
- Managed budgeting process and financial reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and revenues for the bakery department.
- Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
- Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
- Fostered a positive work environment through regular team-building activities and open communication, resulting in higher employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate staff productivity accurately while identifying areas for improvement or additional training needs.
- Recruited hired, and retained top-quality staff through effective interviewing techniques and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better rates with suppliers without compromising on ingredient quality.
- Fostered team environment that encouraged skill development, leading to improved product consistency and staff morale.
- Enhanced bakery's online presence, leading to increase in online orders and wider brand recognition.
- Enhanced overall bakery efficiency by implementing new inventory management system, reducing waste and ensuring fresh supplies.
- Reduced employee turnover by implementing comprehensive training program and fostering supportive work culture.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations and creating safe working environment.
- Optimized staffing schedules based on peak times, improving service speed and customer satisfaction.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
Production Manager
MILE HI BAKERY
Commerce City, CO
07.2004 - 08.2023
- I started in rotation, which consist of stacking completed 20 stacks of buns, indexing bread, Putting trays do the train machine
- Move to machine packaging operator. Which I gave out brakes and rap machines, which then trade the finished product and stacked it
- And then moved to the side 2007. Which I mixed at the mixer and ran the divider, which was six pocket KRD.
- 2009 I attended AIB Bakery school graduated. And started in management.
- 2018 was promoted to Production supervisor
- 2020 I was promoted to system manager assistant production manager. Which I held until 2023
- January 2023 there was a opening in Maintance, which I feel that spot until I left in August 2023
Education
High school diploma -
Gateway High School
Aurora, CO01.1996
Skills
- Bakery
- Production Management
- 5S
- Lean Manufacturing
- Mechanic Experience
- Industrial maintenance
- Equipment repair
Websites
Certification
AIB bakery certificate, 03/01/11, Present, BAKER math - which we used to balance or adjust or make a formula., Formulation - which is used just to make or to adjust by Baker's percent your formulas., BAKER percent - how your form is based off the main ingredient., Ingredient technology - which is how various ingredients interact, breakdown or strengthen your formula products., Bakery layout - which is how each machine relates to other machines as you process your product and the overall layout of your facility.
Timeline
Bakery Associates
Bimbo Bakery
10.2022 - 07.2025
Production Manager
MILE HI BAKERY
07.2004 - 08.2023
High school diploma -
Gateway High School