Michael Power

Work History

Currants Roll LLC

Kissimmee , FL

10.2021 - Current

Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.

Publix Supermarkets Inc

Kissimmee , FL

10.2012 - 10.2021

Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
Placed orders for additional supplies when necessary based on production needs.
Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
Generated turn movement and maintained monthly inventory to control product and ingredient spoilage.
Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
Attended training sessions related to food safety procedures and techniques.
Assisted in the development of new recipes for a variety of bakery items including cakes, pies and muffins.
Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
Adhered to company policies regarding storage, handling and preparation of food items.
Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.

Bj's Wholesale Club

Kissimmee , FL

04.2004 - 10.2012

Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competitors in terms of product offerings.
Created new recipes and developed process improvements to avoid wastages.
Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
Conducted regular market research surveys to identify consumer needs and preferences.
Developed and implemented a new customer service program to increase customer satisfaction.
Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts.
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.

Chris &Mat's Bakery

Uniondale , NY

08.1993 - 04.2012

Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competitors in terms of product offerings.
Created new recipes and developed process improvements to avoid wastages.
Developed and implemented a new customer service program to increase customer satisfaction.
Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts.
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
Developed new recipes that appealed to customers' taste preferences while meeting nutritional guidelines.
Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive prices for raw materials.
Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.