Noah McGowan
New Plymouth,TKI
Summary
Dedicated food service professional with experience at Tegel and Petit Paris, excelling in food safety regulations and quality control. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective communication and teamwork. Successfully contributed to catering events, showcasing strong knife handling skills and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards.
Experienced with meat processing techniques, including cutting, trimming, and packaging. Utilizes safety protocols to ensure clean and hazard-free workspace. Knowledge of meat quality standards and proper storage practices, ensuring optimal product freshness and customer satisfaction.
Reliable, willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders, and band saws.
Meat Processor with background providing outstanding customer satisfaction for meat selections. Works within commercial restaurant community to provide special cuts and selections. Excels in effective communication with others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Timber Painting and Packing
Clelands
New Plymouth, TKI
06.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Meat Process Worker
Tegel
New Plymouth, TKI
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Made sure to help out anyone I could
Kitchen Hand
Petit Paris
New Plymouth, TKI
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
Education
Ncea Level 1 & 2 -
Spotswood College
New Plymouth, TKISkills
- Food safety regulations
- Product inspection
- Workplace safety
- Packaging techniques
- Knife handling skills
- Quality control analysis
- Hazardous materials handling
- Communication
- Customer service
- I've also done catering for a wedding with the head chef at Petit Paris
- Electric pallet jack license
References
Kamal Jayasinghe - Owner of Petit Paris
petitpariszn@gmail.com
021862278
Taikela Oka - Worked in same team at Tegel
0221761507
Timeline
Timber Painting and Packing
Clelands
06.2025 - Current
Meat Process Worker
Tegel
07.2024 - 05.2025
Kitchen Hand
Petit Paris
04.2022 - 08.2024
Ncea Level 1 & 2 -
Spotswood College