Michelle Magon
Summary
Positive professional who fosters strong relationships and contributes to team morale through humor. Committed to delivering high-quality work in supportive environments while maintaining an upbeat attitude during challenging times. Values tranquility and personal connections, finding joy in home life with family and pets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head chef
The store @ tai tapu
Tai tapu , Christchurch
07.2022 - 05.2026
- Directed daily kitchen operations and managed staff scheduling to ensure smooth service and high standards.
- Ensured food quality and presentation met the café standards consistently.
- In charge of creating and making cabinet food daily including but not limited to gluten free products. Rolls,sandwiches, cakes,salads,frittatas to name a few.
- Preparation of service food for the main menu.
- Managed daily inventory orders for meats, vegetables, dry goods, milk, and bread to maintain stock levels.
- Coordinated catering and prepared take-home meals upon order to meet customer needs.
Front of house and also in kitchen.
Cottage Cafe
Lincoln, Christchurch
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported service operations by managing barista tasks and front of house responsibilities during colleague absences.
- Handled barista duties and front of house responsibilities during staff breaks, ensuring seamless service continuity.
- Executed day-to-day operations with precision, contributing to overall service quality.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product and service issues, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Manager/head barista
Hector cafe
New brighton , Christchurch
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing cafe functionality and customer experience.
- Managed staff schedules and developed training programs, strengthening team collaboration.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring consistent stock availability for customer demands.
Kitchen Hand
Level one
Christchurch , New brighton
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported chefs with food preparation and cooking, ensuring timely service.
- Supported chefs with food preparation and cooking, ensuring timely service.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Baked scones and muffins for morning sale while preparing ingredients for head chef.
- Assisted in various kitchen tasks.Serving customers
Education
Duty Managers Certificate - Duty Manager Certificate
Selwyn District Council
05.2026 - 05.2028
Certificate In Cookery Level 4 - Cookery
Ara
04.2022 - 06.2023
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Inventory control
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Catering coordination
- Food safety management
Timeline
Duty Managers Certificate - Duty Manager Certificate
Selwyn District Council
05.2026 - 05.2028
Head chef
The store @ tai tapu
07.2022 - 05.2026
Certificate In Cookery Level 4 - Cookery
Ara
04.2022 - 06.2023
Front of house and also in kitchen.
Cottage Cafe
09.2019 - 06.2022
Kitchen Hand
Level one
03.2018 - 05.2019
Manager/head barista
Hector cafe
09.2016 - 09.2019