Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
My hobbies include restyling clothing, furniture, upholstery and cooking.
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Elizabeth McKoy (nee Nelson)

Marton

Summary

Proven leader in the culinary and volunteer management sectors, with a track record of enhancing food safety and customer satisfaction at Marton Food Pantry. Skilled in relationship building and team collaboration, I excel in optimizing operational efficiency and food distribution, significantly improving community service outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Safety Officer Volunteer

Marton Food Pantry
09.2021 - Current

I make sure that all volunteers follow the food safety guidelines.

Im in charge ofthen stock rotation and ordering of stock.

I have final say on food being fit for our clients.

I deal with any complaints regarding food and liase with the client to ensure we have done eveything to rectify the problem.


SPCA Volunteer

SPCA
07.2021 - 01.2022

Sorting out stock as it came into the shop

Making sure the shop was always clean and tidy.

Maintaining stock levels in the shop

Customer service (till)

Owner Operator Aubergine Cafe and Catering

Aubergine Cafe
02.2008 - 09.2009
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Menu planning

Chef

Reflections Cafe
11.2006 - 12.2007
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Menu planning
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Practice Manager

Wanganui Denture Design
02.2005 - 09.2007
  • Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
  • Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Laboratory work when required

Chef

Lifferton Castle
05.2002 - 12.2004
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Chef

Skotel Alpine Resort
10.1999 - 04.2000
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Chef

The Grand Chateau Hotel
11.1998 - 05.1999
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Education

No Degree - Diploma in Visual Arts And Design

Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ
03.2013

Certificate in Catering, Restaurant Service,

Whanganui Reginal Community Polytechnic
Whanganui
11.1988

English, Maths, History, Science, Typing

Sacred Heart College
WhanganuiEnglish,
12.1981

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Community Service
  • Community Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Food Distribution

My hobbies include restyling clothing, furniture, upholstery and cooking.

I enjoy giving new life to items that are outdated and unloved. My passion is design and creating new exciting pieces of furniture or clothing.  I like to challenge myself by coming up with new ideas. I'm constantly learning new skills.

Timeline

Food Safety Officer Volunteer

Marton Food Pantry
09.2021 - Current

SPCA Volunteer

SPCA
07.2021 - 01.2022

Owner Operator Aubergine Cafe and Catering

Aubergine Cafe
02.2008 - 09.2009

Chef

Reflections Cafe
11.2006 - 12.2007

Practice Manager

Wanganui Denture Design
02.2005 - 09.2007

Chef

Lifferton Castle
05.2002 - 12.2004

Chef

Skotel Alpine Resort
10.1999 - 04.2000

Chef

The Grand Chateau Hotel
11.1998 - 05.1999

No Degree - Diploma in Visual Arts And Design

Eastern Institute of Technology

Certificate in Catering, Restaurant Service,

Whanganui Reginal Community Polytechnic

English, Maths, History, Science, Typing

Sacred Heart College
Elizabeth McKoy (nee Nelson)