Paul Oliver
Papakura
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelancer
Freelance Contracting
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Installing floating wooden floors/ Ripping up old floors
- Building Fences (mainly PVC fencing)
- Car Grooming
- Landscaping
- General Maintenance
Installer/Cabinet Maker
Good Kitchens
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Building customs kitchens to what the customer wants
- Backup Installer
- Manage Stock
- Creating a new customer base by upselling what we do
- Work under time management
Kitchen Manager
Jack Links NZ
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Managing budgets, monitoring inventory and ordering addition products
- Allocating tasks to appropriate kitchen team members
- Managing relationships with food suppliers and vendors
- Ensuring all sanitation and food safety guidelines are met
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, proportioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends
Head Chef
The Brook Bar & Kitchen
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Managing budgets, monitoring inventory and ordering addition products
- Allocating tasks to appropriate kitchen team members
- Managing relationships with food suppliers and vendors
- Ensuring all sanitation and food safety guidelines are met
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, proportioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends
Builder & Installer
Not Just Kitchens Ltd
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Building Kitchens for residential dwellings
- Project management
- Installing kitchens and laying flooring
- Managing customer requests
Kitchen Manager
Grangers/Marina Cantina
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Kitchen management
- General day to day duties, including rostering, ordering, menu planning and creation of daily specials.
Sous Chef
Castaways Resort/Agave Restaurant
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Control of running the kitchen
- Creation of daily specials, menu planning and stock take.
Sous Chef
Great Expectation
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Control of running the kitchen
- Creation of daily specials, menu planning and stock take.
Chef de Partie
Kingfisher Bay Resort (Fraser Island)
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Worked in all 3 kitchens (One of which is an award-winning restaurant)
- Trained new kitchen staff
- Second in charge of kitchen, completing duties such as preparation, daily specials, entrees and mains.
Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Vroom Bar & Bistro
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Acting Head Chef for 1 month
- Control of running the kitchen
- Creation of daily specials, menu planning and stock take.
Temping
Pinnacle people
12.2012 - 03.2013
Chef de Partie
My Mexican Cousin
09.2012 - 03.2013
Demi Chef
Al Brown Depot Eatery Skycity
03.2012 - 09.2012
Senior Chef de Partie
Goode Brothers Botany
05.2009 - 01.2012
Food Preparation Worker
Nutrifare
02.2009 - 05.2009
Apprentice Chef
GBS Bar and Restaurant
05.2007 - 02.2009
Education
Graduate Certificate - Pre Trade Electrical Engineering Level 3
Skills Update
Papakura, NZ05-2025
Diploma - Cookery
MIT
01-2009
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Skills Update
05-2025
Skills
- Culinary creativity
- Strong communication skills
- Collaboration with suppliers and vendors
- Leadership and managerial skills
- Multi-tasking, time management, the ability to perform tasks under pressure and strong critical thinker
- Certified in first aid
- Understanding of electrical systems and industry
- Field proficiency
- Diligent and trustworthy
Certification
First Aid Certificate
Pre Trade Electrical Engineering Level 3
Timeline
Freelancer
Freelance Contracting
02.2022 - 08.2024
Installer/Cabinet Maker
Good Kitchens
04.2021 - 12.2021
Kitchen Manager
Jack Links NZ
09.2020 - 03.2021
Head Chef
The Brook Bar & Kitchen
05.2017 - 02.2019
Builder & Installer
Not Just Kitchens Ltd
04.2016 - 04.2017
Kitchen Manager
Grangers/Marina Cantina
09.2015 - 04.2016
Sous Chef
Castaways Resort/Agave Restaurant
06.2014 - 09.2015
Sous Chef
Great Expectation
10.2013 - 05.2014
Chef de Partie
Kingfisher Bay Resort (Fraser Island)
06.2013 - 09.2013
Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Vroom Bar & Bistro
03.2013 - 05.2013
Temping
Pinnacle people
12.2012 - 03.2013
Chef de Partie
My Mexican Cousin
09.2012 - 03.2013
Demi Chef
Al Brown Depot Eatery Skycity
03.2012 - 09.2012
Senior Chef de Partie
Goode Brothers Botany
05.2009 - 01.2012
Food Preparation Worker
Nutrifare
02.2009 - 05.2009
Apprentice Chef
GBS Bar and Restaurant
05.2007 - 02.2009
Graduate Certificate - Pre Trade Electrical Engineering Level 3
Skills Update
Diploma - Cookery
MIT
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Skills Update
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