Experience:
Bakery Manager / Head Baker
Oluchukwu Bread, Nigeria
2020 – Present
Lead daily commercial bread production averaging 1,200 to 2,800 loaves per shift
Manage full production cycle including ingredient scaling, mixing, fermentation control, moulding, proofing, baking, and cooling
Supervise and coordinate a team of 15 to 25 bakery staff to meet daily output targets
Plan production schedules to ensure timely supply to retail outlets and distributors
Maintain strict hygiene and food safety compliance, ensuring consistent audit readiness
Reduced ingredient waste through improved dough management and portion control
Monitor oven performance and baking parameters to maintain uniform texture, volume, and crust quality
Train junior bakers on dough handling techniques, fermentation timing, and quality control standards
Maintain consistent product quality across multiple bread varieties
Bread Baker
Commercial Bread Production, Nigeria
2012 – 2020
Produced 500 to 1,000 loaves per production shift in a high volume environment
Controlled dough development and fermentation timing to ensure batch consistency
Performed hand moulding and shaping to achieve uniform loaf size and structure
Worked consistent early morning shifts to meet strict production deadlines
Maintained clean and organised workstations in accordance with food safety standards
Contributed to smooth workflow and efficient team coordination during peak production periods
Assisted in reducing production delays by improving preparation timing and task coordination
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Madonna University Okija, Nigeria
Secondary Education: Federal Government College Idoani, Ondo State, Nigeria
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Baking & Production
Accelerated Baking Training Certificate – Crown Flour Mill Warri (2024)
Certificate in Commercial Bread Baking and Bakery Setup (2021)
Accelerated Leadership and Business Training Program – Catchline Group A-LAB (2024)
Food Safety & Hygiene
HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Catering Services – Alison (2023, Score: 80%)
RSBA1 – Food Safety and Hygiene – Alison (2022, Score: 95%)
Certificate of Competence in Catering and Hotel Work – Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity, Nigeria
Class 1 Standard Trade Test (2021) | Class 2 Standard Trade Test (2020) | Class 3 Standard Trade Test (2019)
Health, Safety & Environment
HSE Level 3 – Environmental Awareness (2015)
HSE Level 2 – Risk Assessment Practical Application (2015)
HSE Level 1 – Health and Safety at Work (2015)
Fire Safety and Risk Assessment Certification
Basic First Aid / CPR Certification (2016)
Skills:
Manual labour and heavy lifting
• Safe use of tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to work long shifts
• Workplace safety compliance
• Quick learning and task adaptation
• Team collaboration and communication
• Outdoor work and high heat endurance
• Reliability and punctuality
• Hazard spotting and risk awareness
• Workflow maintenance and production support
