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Work History
Education
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VOLUNTEER WORK
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Renee Moana Keepa

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Senior Operator with a history of success in managing operations and maintaining positive environments within the workplace. Known for implementing effective strategies to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, technical skills, and commitment to safety standards. I have consistently enhanced operational processes in previous roles through innovative thinking and strategic planning. I am self-motivated and able to motivate others. Kind and compassionate.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operator

Godfrey Hirst
Lower Hutt, Wellington
11.2021 - Current
  • Control heavy machinery, sharpening expertise in equipment handling
  • Advanced to backup charge hand within short tenure at this job
  • back up fire warden
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Health and safety representative for the afternoon shift, health and safety level 3, first aid, and mental health first aid.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process product.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.

Sous Chef

Bellvue Gardens Hotel
Lower Hutt, Wellington
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Sous Chef

Taylors on Jackson
Petone, Wellington
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members and provided guidance as needed.
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
  • Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the kitchen team such as training requirements or workflow adjustments.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.

Education

Health N Safety Rep Level 3/first Aid Mental Health - First Aid And Health N Safety Certificate

Impac
Wellington, NZ
03-2024

Basic Food Safety Cert / Certificate in Culinary Arts Level 4 - Cert in Culinary Arts

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, NZ
11-2008

School Cert - School Cert English And Maori

Petone College
Petone
11-1997

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Data recording
  • Machine adjustments
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Health and safety
  • Time management
  • Production processes
  • Good communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Safety procedures
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Assisted with special events
  • Boosted fundraising efforts to help teams meet their targets
  • Supported animal welfare, caring for them, and finding them new homes
  • Relief milking, break feeding, herding cows, and weed control in pastures
  • Oranising events such as baby mum days and family games days with local Marae.

Affiliations

  • Arts, (raranga) weaving and painting
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Hiking and camping outdoors
  • Reading and gaining knowledge from all nationalities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Bellvue Gardens Hotel
03.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Operator

Godfrey Hirst
11.2021 - Current

Sous Chef

Taylors on Jackson
06.2017 - 06.2020

Health N Safety Rep Level 3/first Aid Mental Health - First Aid And Health N Safety Certificate

Impac

Basic Food Safety Cert / Certificate in Culinary Arts Level 4 - Cert in Culinary Arts

Wellington Institute of Technology

School Cert - School Cert English And Maori

Petone College

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