Darius McKinstry
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Baker with real-world production and front-of-house experience in proofing, baking, finishing, and packaging. Consistent on pace, clean stations, accurate labels, and simple transfer logs, with a steady track record of helping customers and keeping cases full and rotated. Comfortable running ovens and using a bun slicer and an old-style bread slicer. Ready to grow beyond finish from frozen and learn more scratch methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker/Front of House Associate
Sunshine Foods
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated daily production, including turning on proofers/ovens, pulling racks from coolers, scoring and stretching breads (brats, subs, french, sourdough), and baking cookies and specialty items.
- Prepared, frosted, sugared, and packaged donuts and bar items for customer orders and store stock.
- Logged priced orders and transfer records, printed price labels, and maintained documentation for sales tracking.
- Packaged and stocked baked goods and partner vendor items; rotated inventory, checked expiration dates, and restocked shelves and tables.
- Hand-cut bar items by portion and sight, ensuring consistent portioning and presentation.
- Assisted customers throughout the day with orders and payments; fulfilled catering and special order requests.
- Created daily pull lists for staff to prep frozen items and assisted in pulling when needed.
- Unloaded and stocked deliveries (multiple pallets weekly) into freezers; maintained organized back-of-house storage.
- Cleaned and closed work areas, proofers, tables, and front-of-house service stations to sanitation standards.
Assembler
Daktronics
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Summer paint prep, Aug–May: assembled scoreboard shells. Next year, build speakers (cabinet + wiring/components).
- Used hand/power tools, followed build sheets, did quick checks, and hit daily production goals.
Intramural Sports Official/Supervisor
Miller Wellness Center
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Officiated intramural sports events, ensuring rule compliance and fair play.
- Mediated disputes among players to maintain a positive sporting environment.
- Enforced safety protocols to minimize player injuries during competitions.
- Trained new officials on rules, procedures, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Monitored participant behavior, promoting sportsmanship and respect among players.
- Received positive feedback from players and supervisors on professionalism, fairness, and overall officiating abilities.
Education
No Degree -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDHigh School Diploma -
Brandon Valley
Brandon, SD05-2020
Skills
- Collaborative team member
- Customer support
- Effective time management
- Thoroughness in reviewing work
- Active listener
- Food safety and sanitation
Timeline
Baker/Front of House Associate
Sunshine Foods
05.2024 - 10.2025
Assembler
Daktronics
06.2022 - 05.2024
Intramural Sports Official/Supervisor
Miller Wellness Center
09.2021 - 12.2022
No Degree -
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Brandon Valley