Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kryton Taranaki

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Dynamic Whanau Support Worker at Te Hononga O Tamaki Me hoturoa, skilled in health education and student assessment. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective communication and empathy. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and documentation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Whanau Support Worker

Te Hononga O Tamaki Me hoturoa
Manurewa, Auckland
03.2024 - 12.2025
  • Supported students in accessing education, training, or employment opportunities.
  • Performed routine tests, such as height and weight measurements, and vision screenings.
  • Collected specimens from students according to established procedures.
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Educated students on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all student assessments, treatments and medications administered.

Cook/Maintenance Crew Member

Mcdonalds
Clendon, Auckland
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items
  • Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to fries.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Cook High School
Manurewa, NZ
12-2023

Skills

  • Health education
  • Infection control
  • Student assessment
  • Data documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Food safety
  • Sanitation practices
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Empathy and patience
  • Health and safety awareness
  • First aid and CPR
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Skill development
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

New Zealand First Aid

Accomplishments

  • Warrant Officer of the Defence Force Award
  • Top student, James Cook High School Vocational Academy
  • Overall Top Student ARA Education

Timeline

Whanau Support Worker

Te Hononga O Tamaki Me hoturoa
03.2024 - 12.2025

Cook/Maintenance Crew Member

Mcdonalds
09.2022 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

James Cook High School
Kryton Taranaki