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Mary Ann Cuadrado

Summary

As an experienced and creative Bakery Manager with a decade of expertise in baking for Costco, I am enthusiastic about advancing my skills and embracing new challenges. My extensive knowledge of handcraft baking techniques, coupled with a steadfast commitment to food safety and sanitation standards, has contributed to my success in delivering top-quality baked goods. I am eager to continue making valuable contributions to the bakery department and lead my team to excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2021 - Current
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings. Implemented policies and procedures to boost members satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected member levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
  • Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Bakery Supervisor

Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw bakery department, supervised staff and delegated daily tasks.
  • Established proper procedures for waste management, sanitation, food handling and safety.
  • Performed opening and closing duties for department.
  • Inspected baked goods for quality and esthetics prior to displaying and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and provided great members experiences.
  • Packaged and labeled products, checked for accurate pricing and made sure signs were visible.
  • Completed yearly performance reviews for bakery staff employees and instituted wage increases for exceptional work.
  • Maintained inventory control and ordered supplies on monthly basis.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.

Baker

Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2014 - 07.2019
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for members.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escuela Superior Nicolas Sevilla
Toa Alta PR
05.1995

Skills

  • Schedule Crew Members
  • Maintain Food Safety
  • Machinery Upkeep
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Food Quality Standards Hygiene
  • Safety Sanitation
  • Service Quality
  • Control Inventory Costs
  • Well-Versed in Inventory Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Business Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bakery Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2021 - Current

Bakery Supervisor

Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2019 - 07.2021

Baker

Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2014 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Escuela Superior Nicolas Sevilla
Mary Ann Cuadrado