Lemalie Tanoa'i
Christchurch,Bromley
Summary
Customer-savvy- accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Attentive- knowledgeable about service operations and food safety requirements. Stays ahead of demand by using slow periods to prepare for rushes and looking for opportunities to help others. Friendly and personable with commitment to customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Team Member
Columbus Coffee Riccarton
Christchurch Riccarton , CAN
2022.07 - Current
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting over 100 guests warmly daily.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Disinfected frequently touched between guests to minimize infection risks.
- Kept hostess station neat and clean with well-stocked supplies
Assistant Baker
Baker Boys Bakery
Christchurch , CAN
2015.06 - 2022.07
- Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Lifted and moved items weighing up to 20kgs using proper lifting techniques.
- Trained new staff, carried out induction processes & health and safety requirements.
Quality Control Inspector/packer
Independent Fisheries
Christchurch CAN , CAN
2001.04 - 2011.11
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated over 5 pallets daily and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avele College
Samoa1999
Skills
- Responsible & reliable
- Fast learner & efficient
- Customer Focused
- Warm and Friendly
- Team Player & can work independently
- Problem solver
- Uses initiative
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Front of House Team Member
Columbus Coffee Riccarton
2022.07 - Current
Assistant Baker
Baker Boys Bakery
2015.06 - 2022.07
Quality Control Inspector/packer
Independent Fisheries
2001.04 - 2011.11
High School Diploma -
Avele College
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