Matthew Jarrett
Khandallah,WGN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Caterer
Cake in the Box
Kerikeri, NTL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Chef De Partie
Ditto
Te Anau, STL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
Commis Chef
Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
Te Anau, STL
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent..
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Checkout Supervisor
New World Kerikeri
Kerikeri, NTL
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in recruitment and training of key talents to address department needs.
- Collaborated with managers and human resources in building talented teams dedicated to customer satisfaction.
- Checked workers and recorded performance for presentation to shift leaders.
- Supervised multi-cultural teams of 30 members, enforcing compliance with operational policies and procedures.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic
Northfreeze
Opua, NTL
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Read and interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Repaired HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Selected correct motors, thermostats, and other components to replace defective parts.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Repaired and adjusted valves, fittings and connections.
- Tested and repaired condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, steam, and gas turbines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri, NZ07.2018
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Allergy awareness
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Cash handling expertise
- Workplace Safety
- Sales Promotion
- Store operations
- Task Delegation
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Hygiene practices
Timeline
Assistant Caterer
Cake in the Box
05.2024 - 07.2024
Chef De Partie
Ditto
01.2024 - 04.2024
Commis Chef
Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
05.2022 - 01.2024
Checkout Supervisor
New World Kerikeri
03.2021 - 01.2022
Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic
Northfreeze
03.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Kerikeri High School