Justin Andre Cercado
Summary
- Driven and versatile professional with experience at Restaurant Brands NZ, adept in efficient multitasking and active listening. Demonstrated ability to enhance kitchen operations and customer satisfaction through effective team training and food quality management.
- Skilled in CAD software and hardware integration, contributing to streamlined processes and a consistent record of exceeding performance goals. Talented Electrical Engineer Intern desiring to further advance acquired skills gained during degree studies and previous work experience. Excellent communication, organizational and time management abilities.
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Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fast Food Cook
Restaurant Brands NZ
12.2021 - Current
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing, and rotating food products.
- Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
Newspaper Deliverer
GenX Builders
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained detailed delivery and pickup records for accurate accounting of newspapers delivered, collected and returned.
- Organized and mapped efficient delivery routes to boost daily delivery numbers.
- Performed regular maintenance of personal vehicle to avoid delivery interruptions and delays
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering(HONS) - Electrical Engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2027
High School Diploma -
Rolleston College
Rolleston, NZ12.2022
Skills
Organisation & Planning:
- Developed ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Organised Events with a high level of detail
Communication:
- Collaborated with UC Disabled Students' Association during the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Challenge Project
- High level of Customer Service
- Engaging personality
Teamwork:
- Collaboration between students for the DOC Tracking Tunnel Project(2024)
- Contributed to the EWB project to find sustainable ways to Reduce Waste Products(2023)
- Worked in fast paced environment at KFC Rolleston(2021-Present)
- Worked with a new team at a different KFC branch
Additional Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-cercado/
Accomplishments
- NCEA Level 1 Merit Endorsed.
- Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Certification
- Certified Cook, Restaurant Brands - 2021-Present
References
- Raman (KFC Manager)
+64 21 143 0619
- Sarah (Co-worker)
+64 22 572 0920
INTERESTS
- Working out in the gym.
- Playing Badminton.
- Playing Basketball.
- Have competed in a small competition for weight lifting.
- Played basketball at a national level for a Filipino League.
Timeline
Fast Food Cook
Restaurant Brands NZ
12.2021 - Current
Newspaper Deliverer
GenX Builders
04.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering(HONS) - Electrical Engineering
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Rolleston College
- Certified Cook, Restaurant Brands - 2021-Present
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