Tia Higgins
Murupara,BOP
Summary
I am a young, vibrant woman who is innovative and motivated with a high level of intuition. I am able to perform tasks with sound ability because I am a fast learner and understand the importance of completing jobs with accuracy. Being perceptive and ambitious, I enjoy challenges that allow me to extend my knowledge and understanding in vocational situations. You will find me well presented and professional at all times and will be able to trust in my reliability as an employee. I also have a high level of integrity and honesty as this is a quality I admire the most in my role models.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Maria Higgins, Kai Waka
02.2023 - Current
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
Kiwifruit Labourer
EastPack Edgecumbe
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and colour.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
Berry Picker
Miro Berries
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and colour.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
Education
Murupara Area School
Murupara, NZ12.2018
Skills
- Reliable
- Communicating skills
- people skills
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Basic Te Reo Maori
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Maria Higgins, Kai Waka
02.2023 - Current
Kiwifruit Labourer
EastPack Edgecumbe
02.2020 - 05.2020
Berry Picker
Miro Berries
09.2019 - 11.2019
Murupara Area School
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