Parena Takao
Wellington,Porirua
Summary
* Versatile set of practical skills with extensive experience working in large packhouse environments, vineyards, orchards, and farms .
* Well developed skills in harvesting ,grading and packing processes for export quality produce .
* A 'safety first' approach with ability to identify and manage potential hazards in the workplace .
* Enthusiastic and hardworking and can be relied upon to go the extra mile to meet deadlines.
*Effective communication and interpersonal skills, is comfortable relating to employers , supervisors and peers alike .
*A team player with a good sense of humour who thrives in a team environment .
*Pays close attention to detail and quickly identifies variances as demonstrated in the role of grading .
* Proven ability to follow instructions and procedures with good understanding of Health and Safety Standards and their practical applications in the workplace .
*Good computer literacy with experience using MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook,
*Strong and physically fit, accustomed to working long hours,Shift work and in all weather.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Spice Traders
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Preparing food .
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
Pub Cleaning
Burton Cleaning
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on various cleaning tools and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
Grader
Watties Hastings .
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Removed items of inferior grades from production lines and collected for alternate use or disposal.
- Completed on-the-job training to learn correct methods for identifying defects.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for sorting.
- Detected abnormalities with visual inspections, hand-held instruments and basic physical tests.
- Documented inspections, assignments and task completion to comply with company policies.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Operated heavy, complex equipment safely to minimize accidents.
Motel Cleaner
Napier
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
- Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
- Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
- Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
- Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
- Maintained spaces with routine upkeep and basic repairs, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Retail
Mc Donalds
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Processed customer returns to manage smooth refunds and exchanges following store procedures.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Field Worker
Kai Mahi Contractors
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to encourage good growth.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies, checked inventory and requested new supplies.
- Used machetes and pruning shears to trim tops and limb tips from trees to control growth, increase limb health and improve overall shape.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks, driving trucks to storage facilities or markets.
- Removing and disposing of polystiyrene covers from watermelon rows.
- Following Health and Safety standards .
Cleaner
Private Client
02.2009 - 11.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Vacuuming ,Moping and Dusting surfaces.
- Using chemicals to clean and sanitise kitchens and bathrooms.
- Maintaining gardens and grounds, mowing lawns and weeding flower and vegetable beds.
- Removing grass clippings and garden waste from the premises using trailers.
- Complying with health and safety standards.
FIsh and Chip Shop Cooker
Chicken Shack
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Took phone calls to book tee times and answer questions pertaining to golf operations.
- Performed general shop upkeep duties by cleaning surfaces, restocking displays and emptying trash receptacles .
- Operated cash register to accept cash, credit card and gift card payments.
Orchard Vinyard Worker
ERT Contractors
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders, carrying [Number] pounds and using farm equipment.
- Pruing Grapevines using secateurs.
- Using Hydra ladders to selet pick apples and oranges.
- Complying with Health and Safety standards,.
Farm Worker
Waiomatatini Station
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
Education
Qualifications
02.2012
Qualifications Components of learning Business Administration Communication Skills Computing Core Generic English Home and Life Sciences Hospitality Mathematics Reo Māori Service Sector Skills
*Computing Awarded by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa20 Jul 2014
*National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)Awarded by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Standard Level
111Operate a word processor25A30, Key in text at 25 words per minute
*Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text
*Consolidate keyboarding skills and produce accurate text
*Read independently texts to gain knowledge
*Write formal personal correspondence
*Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system
*Manage and protect data in a personal computer system
*Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem
*Create and use a computer database to solve a problem
*Produce desktop published documents to meet a set brief*
*Use and maintain personal computer peripherals
*Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application
*Exchange messages using electronic mail.
*Produce schematic diagrams using a computer application
*Use the Internet for information retrieval in an organisation.
*Create a website using a dedicated web-authoring tool to meet a set brief.
*Use digital communications technologies.
*Produce a media application for use on a communication device to meet a set brief.
*Produce a plan to enhance own learning.
*Manage own learning programme.
*Demonstrate time management.
*Produce a career plan12A30
*Explore language and think critically about static images13A31 Oct 200312417
*Present a static image using verbal and visual features12A31 Oct 200390052
*Produce creative writing13M24 Jun 200390053Produce formal writing13A30 Nov 200390058
*Deliver a speech in a formal situation13E16 May 2003
6631
*Provide nutritious food for an adolescent.
*Apply knowledge of nutrition to fruit and vegetables15A05
*Apply knowledge of nutrition to bread and cereal food16A28
*Apply knowledge of basic nutrition needs in assessing how well an individual's needs are being met.
*Demonstrate use of single-function equipment in food preparation.
*Plan and prepare food to meet the nutritional needs of children.
*Demonstrate and apply safe food-handling practices and strategies.
*Practise food safety methods in a food business.
5225Use fractions, ratio, and proportion to solve problems12A05 .
*Solve problems which require calculation with whole numbers12A02 .
90131Whakarongo i te reo o tōna ao16A05 Jun 200390132Kōrero i te reo o tōna ao16A04 Apr 2003
56Attend to customer enquiries face-
Skills
- Inventory Oversight
- Pantry Restocking
- Stock Rotation
- Surface Cleaning
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Timeline
Kitchen Hand - Spice Traders
03.2023 - 08.2023
FIsh and Chip Shop Cooker - Chicken Shack
02.2023 - 04.2023
Pub Cleaning - Burton Cleaning
04.2022 - 08.2022
Grader - Watties Hastings .
04.2021 - 10.2021
Motel Cleaner - Napier
02.2021 - 05.2021
Retail - Mc Donalds
08.2020 - 11.2020
Field Worker - Kai Mahi Contractors
05.2013 - 03.2014
Farm Worker - Waiomatatini Station
07.2010 - 04.2011
Cleaner - Private Client
02.2009 - 11.2012
Orchard Vinyard Worker - ERT Contractors
09.2008 - 01.2012
Ngata Memorial College - , Qualifications
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