Hawea Mita-Shaw
Lansdowne,Mstn
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
KC Gardening
, Masterton
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in landscape design by arranging plants according to seasonal blooms.
- Pruned shrubs and trees to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Used power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
Chef
Wingate Lane
, Masterton
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented food safety practices in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in planning special events and catering functions at the hotel.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared diverse menus featuring local ingredients for hotel guests.
Chef
Lake Ferry Hotel
, Lake Ferry
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items for restaurant and event service at Lake Ferry Hotel.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
- Developed new recipes to enhance dining experience and meet seasonal trends.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Education
Kuranui College
GreytownMarsden State High School
Queensland, Australia Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Landscape design
- Weed control
- Plant care
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Allergen awareness
- Temperature control
- Recipe creation
- Knife use
- Poaching techniques
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Culinary techniques
- Recipe development
- Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Gardener
KC Gardening
07.2023 - 03.2025
Chef
Wingate Lane
09.2022 - 06.2024
Chef
Lake Ferry Hotel
02.2018 - 11.2022
Kuranui College
Marsden State High School
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