Richs UKJune 2024 to present. Customer Applications & Innovation ManagerPanificio Italiano. August 2021 to June 2024Development Chef.Panificio Italiano is an established state-of-the-art purpose-built automated bakery, which includes six production lines I delivered exciting and innovative new kitchen concept samples for customer submissions.My key accountabilities are creating Artisanal bread,focaccia,ciabatta, brioche and various styles of rolls.I support the factory production team with line trials and communicate recipe information and project updates. Liaise with technical dept and ingredient suppliers. Lantmannen UnibakeDecember 2012 to August 2021.I delivered exciting and innovative new kitchen concept samples for customer submissions.My key accountabilities are creating laminated pastry samples for internal and external review and support our Milton Keynes site in their bread and morning goods development.I support the NPD/factory production team with line trials and communicate recipe information and project updates.Occasional travel to sister company sites and third party sites on the continent is needed.I keep and maintain records of development projects and actively work with suppliers to drive the point of difference and growth in the category.I create and present samples to customers and the project teams.I have an awareness of food trends and regularly report back to the team and deliver consistent product quality reflective of factory capabilities. Tesco PLCMay 2001 to December 2012Bakery Manager position in various stores.Responsible for maintaining availability and quality whilst keeping waste to a minimum. Management of bakery staff including hiring, training and scheduling. Monitoring stock levels and ensuring health and safety regulations are complied with.The Bakehouse Ltd Feb 1997- May 2001 Bakery Manager.A small Artisan bakery in Old Basing, working to daily orders which included Hilton Hotels, Hampshire Schools, Private Schools and restaurants. This role consisted of managing 4 bakers, 2 confectioners and 6 packers ensuring strict deadlines were met whilst producing hand crafted products like (Specialty bread, rolls, doughnuts, Danish pastries, Viennoiserie) JS Sainsbury's May 1989 - Feb 1997 Senior Baker.Joined Sainsburys in 89’ where I attained qualifications (City and Guilds) in Baking/Confectionary and progressed to Senior Baker. Professional Qualifications City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 Baking/Confectionary