Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
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Olivia Hazel Smail

Dunedin,New Zealand

Summary

I'm looking for part-time work.

hello there, I am Olivia Hazel Smail. I am currently working part time as a foh cafe assistant and chef assistant and the grange life are village. I'm am very friendly. I can quite shy when first meeting people but get more comfortable as I go. i am a hard worker and love trying new things. i think i would be a great asset to the team as ive learnt to work under pressure, as a team and work on tasks individually.i think this job would work perfectly alongside studies. I think I would make a great asset to your team as I have worked this position for a good amount of time and have had experience with elderly and years of experience in hospitality. This role appealed to me as I have visited your home many times and the staff are always amazing to me. My great nana Hazel lives at Yvette Williams and is always saying how amazing it is therefore when this job opportunity opened up I couldn’t resist. I know that that working along side your team would be the best option for me and you certainly would not regret it. I am very reliable, professional and have a great eye for detail that would work well in this position. I look forward to you and hope my application finds you well :)

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4050
4050
years of post-secondary education

Work History

FOH Team Member and chefs assist

Lauren wright
Dunedin, Otago
04.2025 - Current
  • I Greeted and welcomed guests, providing great customer service.
  • I made sure u kept a professional attitude while working under pressure during our busy lunch hours.
  • I handled the till accurately and efficiently processed payments from customers.
  • Each morning I was on chefs assistant I would prepare ingredients and cabinet food for daily meal service.
  • I make sure I followed all safety protocols during meal prep and service.
  • Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
  • I always prepared my workstation with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency so I could get things done in a more timely manner
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout the whole shift

Taieri College girls rugby team
Dunedin, New Zealand
01.2020 - Current
  • I started playing rugby for Taieri College when I was in year 9 (2020) I have been actively involved every year since and still am.
  • I have also been with the Taieri eels rugby team.

kitchen hand

Joes garage
Dunedin, New Zealand
12.2021 - 07.2025
  • This is my part time job for weekends so I can earn some money for the expenses of my car and other personal expenses.
  • Whilst working here I am a kitchen hand and have also had quite bit of experience making desserts, pizzas and general cleaning of the kitchen
  • I would Prepare ingredients for daily menu items following restaurant standards.
  • I Assisted chefs during food preparation and cooking processes as needed.
  • I would Maintain the cleanliness stantand of kitchen areas and equipment throughout shifts.
  • Swept and mopped floors each night to keep ontop of cleanliness
  • I also Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.

casual worker

dm holdings
Dunedin, New Zealand
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • For this job I worked as a casual worker.
  • I went away on work trips when needed and on these work trips I pull out and cut down pine trees (aka wilding)

camp leader

Taieri College
Dunedin, New Zealand
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • I was camp leader at Taieri College for a year 10 camp for 5 days.
  • I was working with year 10 children, taking them out to do their activities, making sure they were safe during the day and night, looking after them and making sure they were having fun and being safe throughout the week

Education

Hairdressing Level 3 - Hairdressing

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin , Dunedin
02.2026 - 03.2026

Certificate In Pre-trade For Electrical - Electrical Pre-trade

Etco
Dunedin , Dunedin
07.2024 - 07.2026

Qualifications - level 1&2

Taieri College
Dunedin, New Zealand

Community & volunteer experience - a camp leader

Taieri College
Dunedin, New Zealand

Skills

  • Full Car Licence
  • Sport skills
  • Basic baking skills
  • Basic cooking skills
  • Customer service
  • Basic child care skills and caring skills
  • Good fitness
  • Kitchen hand skills
  • Basic finance skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic math
  • Food safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Professional appearance
  • Personal hygiene
  • Cleanliness
  • Food preparation
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Portion control

References

Referees available on request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Rugby
  • Baking
  • Gym
  • Fashion
  • All sports
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Beauty

Volunteer Experience

  • Taieri College, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, Camp Leader, 02/01/23, 03/01/23, I was camp leader at Taieri College for a year 10 camp for 5 days. I was working with year 10 children, taking them out to do their activities, making sure they were safe during the day and night, looking after them and making sure they were having fun and being safe throughout the week.
  • Taieri College Girls Rugby Team, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, Player, 01/01/20, Present, I started playing rugby for Taieri College when I was in year 9 (2020). I have been actively involved every year since and still am. I have also been with the Taieri Eels rugby team.

Timeline

Hairdressing Level 3 - Hairdressing

Otago Polytechnic
02.2026 - 03.2026

FOH Team Member and chefs assist

Lauren wright
04.2025 - Current

Certificate In Pre-trade For Electrical - Electrical Pre-trade

Etco
07.2024 - 07.2026

camp leader

Taieri College
02.2023 - 03.2023

kitchen hand

Joes garage
12.2021 - 07.2025

casual worker

dm holdings
12.2021 - 08.2024

Taieri College girls rugby team
01.2020 - Current

Qualifications - level 1&2

Taieri College

Community & volunteer experience - a camp leader

Taieri College
Olivia Hazel Smail