Matthew Beck
Cashmere,Christchurch
Summary
Can work in high-pressure environments while keeping a calm focus on the task at hand, can multi-task when asked to, and use initiative when needed. I can teach the skills I have to others while maintaining a positive mindset and attitude, with good communication and verbal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
No.4 Bar and Restaurant
Aikman's Group
Merivale, Christchurch
05.2024 - Current
- I started as a dishwasher, learning how to clean dishes and basic prep skills.
- Moved into the larder, the basic chef rolled, learning how to send out cold dishes.
- I worked my way up to fryers and pans, learning all the dishes in the kitchen.
- Know how to maintain speed in a fast-working environment while keeping quality standards to expectations.
- Know how a full restaurant, front of house, and back of house work on a day-to-day basis.
Te Pae Convention Centre
ASM Global
Chch Town, Christchurch
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked in a fast-paced food delivery role, serving food and drinks to hundreds of people at a time.
- I worked on the bar and learned basic skills while maintaining a friendly and polite conversation with customers.
- I learned what a buffet-style lunch and dinner is like, and I learned how to adapt to running meals and drinks for large numbers of people.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
The Warehouse
The Warehouse Group
Cashmere, Christchurch
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Sorted through stock, worked on the cashier, and helped train new staff.
- Learned basic skills in the retail industry.
Education
Certificate - Cookery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2025
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School
Cashmere, Christchurch11-2024
Skills
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality control
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Fast-paced environment
- Self-Directed
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Certificate in cookery, Ara Institute
Timeline
No.4 Bar and Restaurant
Aikman's Group
05.2024 - Current
Te Pae Convention Centre
ASM Global
07.2022 - 12.2024
The Warehouse
The Warehouse Group
09.2021 - 02.2022
Certificate - Cookery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School