Nigel Simister
North Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Multitasking and dependable food production professional with experience in Mixer position for large manufacturer. Accustomed to standing for long periods of time and lifting 50 pounds. Experienced in preparing a wide variety of baked products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficient in loading raw materials, monitoring equipment and packaging final products. Trained in using industrial machinery and equipment.
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly, highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including various prepping and cooking techniques. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Desire to bring team-oriented nature and excellent communication skills combined with hardworking attitude and over 20 years of experience to a new position with any company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Batch Mixer/Baker
We Take The Cake Bakery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Measured and weighed raw materials prior to mixing.
- Prepared ingredients for batches according to recipes and specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of batch production, including weights, temperatures, times, and adjustments made.
- Operated blenders, mixers, grinders, mills, pumps, and other equipment in the batching area.
- Monitored product quality during mixing process and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistency.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating machinery.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment after each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
- Kept detailed logs of all batches mixed along with any notes about special instructions or adjustments made.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during the mixing process.
- Safely transferred materials weighing over 350 pounds between job sites.
- Pitched in to help with baking during peak work periods or employee absences.
Batch Mixer
Whole Food Market Bakehouse
Pompano Beach, FL
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared ingredients for batches according to recipes and specifications.
- Measured and weighed raw materials prior to mixing.
- Maintained accurate records of batch production, including weights, temperatures, times, and adjustments made.
- Operated blenders, mixers, grinders, mills, pumps, and other equipment in the batching area.
- Monitored product quality during mixing process and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistency.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating machinery.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment after each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
- Followed standard operating procedures for batching processes accurately.
- Assisted in troubleshooting recipes when necessary by making minor ingredient changes or adjusting ratios of ingredients as required.
- Kept detailed logs of all batches mixed along with any notes about special instructions or adjustments made.
- Identified potential hazards associated with batching operations and took corrective action when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during the mixing process.
- Completed batch production documentation for submission to supervisor.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Adhered to strict safety and QA standards.
- Safely transferred materials weighing over 450 pounds between job sites.
- Pitched in to help with various task in the bakehouse during peak work periods or employee absences.
Catering Associate
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with clients on menu selections based on their preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Maintain accurate records such as order forms, invoices for reference purposes.
- Train new hires on proper sanitation procedures as well as safe food handling techniques.
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations regarding safe food handling practices.
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth delivery of services.
- Provide quality customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, complaints, and suggestions in a professional manner.
- Load catered meals in hot cold coolers in delivery vans
- Deliver prepared meals to designated locations within specified time frames.
- Set up catered meals, serving utensils, plates and cutlery as per clients request.
Patient Line Cook
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Cooked breakfast and lunch for the hospitals 350-450 patients in accordance with hospital standards and Health Department regulations.
- Plate and garnished patient meals.
- Executed proper cooking techniques while preparing a variety of menu item.
- Adjusted established recipes to meet special dietary and allergen restrictions set forth by the Dietician and Physicians.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for the following days meals.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
- Operated a variety of large kitchen equipment including tilting skillet and kettle, mixers, blenders, slicers.
Education
Chefs Training Certificate - Culinary Arts And Health
Natural Gourmet Institute For Health & Culinary Arts
New York, NY02.2003
General Studies
Curtis High School
Staten Island, NY06.1990
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Processes and Regulations
- Product Inspection
- Blending Techniques
- Batch Production
- Material Measurement
- Quality Control
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Machinery Operation
- Food Safety Protocols
- Ingredient Mixing
- Staff Training
- Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Grilling and Deep Frying Skills
- Knife Use
Certification
- SafeServe Certification
- Chefs Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Batch Mixer/Baker
We Take The Cake Bakery
05.2023 - 09.2023
Batch Mixer
Whole Food Market Bakehouse
08.2022 - 04.2023
Catering Associate
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
01.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Line Cook
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
Chefs Training Certificate - Culinary Arts And Health
Natural Gourmet Institute For Health & Culinary Arts
General Studies
Curtis High School
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