Darling McLean
Tutira,HKB
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to teamwork and communication. Consistently upholds high standards while pursuing growth opportunities. Eager to learn and enhance skills in various roles, ensuring effective contributions to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Marineland Motel
West shore, Napier
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Cleaned motel rooms to meet quality standards, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Replaced linens, towels, and room amenities for arriving guests.
- Sanitized surfaces, fixtures, and touchpoints following motel cleaning standards.
- Restocked housekeeping carts with supplies, toiletries, and cleaning materials.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness and safety, confirming readiness for guest check-in.
- Reported maintenance issues to motel management and front desk staff.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Applied cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines for effective sanitation. following proper guidelines.
- Engaged positively with clients and guests, enhancing overall customer experience.
Kitchen Manager
Waireka
Tararua, Pahiatua
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed daily kitchen operations for Waireka hospitality service.
- Supervised food prep, plating, and service timing in Waireka kitchen.
- Maintained food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across kitchen areas.
- Trained kitchen staff on recipes, procedures, and service expectations.
- Monitored equipment condition and arranged repairs for Waireka kitchen tools.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Shop Assistant
Parkview Tearooms
Tararua, Pahiatua
07.2014 - 02.2019
- Assisted manager in food preparation, serving customers and taking phone orders.
- Followed business food safety standards including food quality and cleaning procedures and preparation procedures.
- Managed opening of business and closing business.
- Processed cash and eftpos transactions and end of day tally up.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for easy use of customer navigation in shop.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support business/Manager needs.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintained an organized store.
- Helped manager with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Small Business
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
02.2026 - 06.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Catering Services, Level 3 ( NZQF )
Southern Hospitality
08.2021 - 08.2021
Tararua College
Tararua, PahiatuaSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Hospitality background
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Excellent oral and written communication
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Small Business
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
02.2026 - 06.2026
Housekeeper
Marineland Motel
03.2024 - 08.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Catering Services, Level 3 ( NZQF )
Southern Hospitality
08.2021 - 08.2021
Kitchen Manager
Waireka
03.2019 - 01.2023
Shop Assistant
Parkview Tearooms
07.2014 - 02.2019
Tararua College