Sales assistant - Gujar convenience - Oldham, Lancashire
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Greeted and interacted with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored product recommendations
- Processed payments, exchanges efficiently while maintaining a positive customer experience
- Managed stock replenishment, merchandise displays, and ensured that the sales floor remained organised
Work placement in New Product Development Department and Concept Department - Park cakes
(2025-06 - 2025-06)
- Supported the New Product Development team by preparing cake bases, buttercreams, fillings and components exactly to specification, enabling the team to test and trial different recipes and formulations
- Organised ingredients, equipment and work areas to ensure smooth workflow; maintained high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout all preparation stages
- Assisted colleagues across the department wherever needed, adapting quickly to different tasks and priorities to keep projects on track
- Gained a full understanding of the end-to-end process of creating new bakery products, from initial idea and recipe development through to testing and final refinement
- In the Concept Department, independently planned and organised taste panel sessions: arranged product set-up, invited participants, and facilitated tasting sessions to collect clear, useful feedback
- Collated and structured feedback from taste tests into organised, easy-to-review formats to help the team make informed decisions about product changes or improvements
- Developed a broad knowledge of how the wider bakery operates, understanding how all departments and roles connect from initial design through to final production
- Conducted personal product testing to evaluate taste, texture, appearance and consistency; identified areas for improvement and noted successful elements to keep, contributing valuable insights to the development process
- Demonstrated strong organisation, communication and attention to detail while working within a fast-paced commercial bakery environment
Placement work - Pollen bakery, Kampus
(2025-04 - 2025-05)
- Assisted in preparing a variety of baked goods while following established recipes and quality standards
- Learned and applied proper food safety procedure, including contamination prevention and maintaining a clean, organized work area
- Developed consistency in product preparation through repeated practice and attention to detail
- Preformed receptive tasks efficiently, improving speed and accuracy over time
- Worked collaboratively as a part of a team to meet daily production goals
Assistant Baker - Desi Sweet - Oldham, Lancashire
(2024-01 - 2024-08)
- Assisted in the preparation of a wide range of exceptional pastries and desserts, contributing to the bakery's reputation for quality and taste
- Collaborated with head bakers to develop new recipes and improve existing products, showcasing creativity and innovation in product offerings
- Maintained kitchen equipment and ovens to ensure optimal performance and adherence to health and safety standards, creating a clean and efficient work environment
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills by coordinating multiple baking tasks, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of products
- Engaged with customers to provide product recommendations and gather feedback, enhancing the overall customer experience and informing future product development
