Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Referees
Timeline
Generic

Cailee Bowmar

Auckland,AUK

Summary

I am a highly dedicated and passionate professional who has worked in various industries, high-stress environments, and fast-paced schedules.

I have 6 years of hospitality experience in cafes, restaurants, bars, food trucks, arena cooking units, art galleries, sailing vessels, hotels, and catering. I have worked in the food and beverage, entertainment, accommodation, and customer service industries.

In these, I have performed a variety of roles to a high standard that require leadership, teamwork, resilience, adaptability, time management, and communication skills.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

Sidekicker-Spark Arena
08.2022 - Current

- Gained work experience in the food, beverage, and entertainment industry.

- Recorded, food and fridge temperatures.

- Oversaw and trained a kitchen team of up to 10 cooks and kitchen hands.

- Kept a tidy, organised, and well-maintained kitchen environment and kitchen team.

- Produced food in high-stress environments on time, with little to no waste.

Social Media Manager and Function Staff

Drunk And Bloated BBQ Catering Company
08.2022 - Current

- Targeted customers through social advertisement.

- Created well presented, photos of prepared food.

- Increased product bookings and purchases through social media engagement.

- Assisted in catering functions, serving food, and interacting with customers.

- Presented myself with a clean, well maintained front/uniform.

Head Chef

Spirit Of Adventure Trust
11.2021 - Current
  • Gained work experience in tourism, youth work, and the catering industry. E.g. Worked in the kitchen, in the food and beverage side, worked on deck with customers, handling lines, teaching how to sail, and developing the customers who were youths in a pastoral role.
  • Prepared and created original dishes.
  • Cooked food; en masse, single serve, catered to all dietaries, and prepared simple and advanced recipes.
  • Trained kitchen hands, relief, and assistant cooks in a variety of tasks, food preparation, and time schedules.
  • Ordered and stocktaked food, produce, and kitchen equipment.
  • Ran a commercial kitchen to feed numbers from 6 - 150 people.

Kitchen Hand

Flames Restaurant And Hotel
09.2021 - 12.2021

- Gained work experience in the food and beverage, entertainment and accommodation industry.

- Sanitised, cleaned dishes, and supplied dishes to maintain a busy kitchen.

- Participated in vegetable prep, using knife skills, preventing cross-contamination, and completed within a time schedule.

- Prepared and plated entrees, basic mains, and starters.

- Worked as a team with, and took instructions from other kitchen staff efficiently and professionally.

Food Handler and Customer Service

The Biltong Shed (Food Truck, Food And Beverage)
09.2020 - 12.2021

- Sanitised, cleaned dishes, and supplied dishes to maintain a busy kitchen.

- Participated in food prep, using knife skills, preventing cross-contamination, and completed within a time schedule.

- Upheld an environment fit to health, hygiene and safety requirements.

- Handled receiving, unpacking, and storing food, and equipment stock.

- Professionally and effectively interacted with and served customers.

Kitchen Hand and Waitress

Funky Lizard -cafe, Bar, Gallery, Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2018

- Gained work experience in the food and beverage and entertainment industry (Funky Lizard).

- Handled all customers respectfully and professionally.

- Sanitised, cleaned dishes, and supplied dishes to maintain a busy kitchen.

- Prepared basic barista beverages

- Participated in vegetable prep, using knife skills, preventing cross-contamination, and completed within a time schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Girls' High School
Whangarei, NZ
12.2021

No Degree -

NorthTec
Whangarei, NZ
2021

Skills

    - Food presentation and preparation

    - Effective portion sizing

    - Food preparation with proper food safety

    - Proper cleaning and sanitisation methods

    - Kitchen staff management and training

    - Time efficiency and ability to work well within a team

    - Ability to follow and give instructions

    - Ability to work in high stress and high demand work environments

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Maori
Professional Working

Referees

References:


Steve Bull 

Captain, Spirit of Adventure Trust -coworker

02167176

sailabull2@yahoo.co.nz


Rachael Anderson:

Coordinator, Spark Arena and Exchange Coordinator, Rutherford College -friend and ex-coworker

(642) 131-2663

mitchellanderson29@gmail.com


Roy Pearson

Captain and Engineer, Queenstown Ferries -Friend and ex-coworker

02102750333

theclassicman@gmail.com


Bruce Pilbrow

CEO, Spirit of Adventure Trust -Employer 

0212464336

Bruce@soat.org.nz


Timeline

Head Cook

Sidekicker-Spark Arena
08.2022 - Current

Social Media Manager and Function Staff

Drunk And Bloated BBQ Catering Company
08.2022 - Current

Head Chef

Spirit Of Adventure Trust
11.2021 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Flames Restaurant And Hotel
09.2021 - 12.2021

Food Handler and Customer Service

The Biltong Shed (Food Truck, Food And Beverage)
09.2020 - 12.2021

Kitchen Hand and Waitress

Funky Lizard -cafe, Bar, Gallery, Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Girls' High School

No Degree -

NorthTec
Cailee Bowmar