Christopher Lock
Invercargill
Summary
Motivated and experienced in seasonal roles with a superior talent for getting up to speed quickly. Offers flexible schedule to work hours. Delivers excellent customer service with proficient listening and speaking skills. Understands and utilizes sales, merchandising and marketing skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef/Casual Kitchen Hand
The Rocks & Shop 5
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Maintenance Worker
City Groves
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Properly handled, transported and disposed of recycled materials.
- Maintained, utilized, tracked and reported inventory of various products, tools and equipment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Performed plumbing repairs to provide consistent facility upkeep and prevent property damage from water.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Tested electrical continuity and electrical wiring by using ohmmeter and circuit tester.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Checked inventory levels concerning cleaning products and placed orders when stock was running low.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Growth Consultant
Lux Sales Consulting
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships and followed through with all service needs.
- Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
- Responsible for maintaining own KPIs which included 250 cold/warm calls and 120 personal emails per day.
Labourer
Alliance Group NZ
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for quality assurance and grading of avariety of animal products, primarily sheep pelts
- Efficient prioritization of time and workload management was required as each person was responsible for the grading of approximately four and a half tons of animal products a day
- Knowledge and strict adherence to hygiene and safety regulations were a necessity.
Cashier Operator
Street Dairy On The Spot NZ
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsibilities included maintaining customer relationships and building rapport
- Responsible for cash handling, till maintenance as well as efficient and timely stock management and food preparations
- Adhering to hygiene and safety regulations was paramount to all of the aforementioned activities.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts Level 3
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ06.2023
High School Diploma -
Verdon College
Southland Invercargill 11.2018
Referees
Provided on request
Timeline
Sous Chef/Casual Kitchen Hand
The Rocks & Shop 5
05.2023 - Current
Growth Consultant
Lux Sales Consulting
12.2021 - 05.2022
Maintenance Worker
City Groves
08.2021 - 07.2022
Labourer
Alliance Group NZ
10.2019 - 06.2021
Cashier Operator
Street Dairy On The Spot NZ
01.2018 - 10.2019
No Degree - Culinary Arts Level 3
Southern Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Verdon College
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