Riley Bruce-Hapuku
Invercargill,STL
Summary
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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Process Worker
Alliance Meat Works
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
Waitress Trainee
Main Street Cafe And Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Bar Waiter
Colac Bay Tavern
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean and organized bar area.
- Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts.
- Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
- Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management And Marketing
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ11.2026
Skills
- Safe Work Practices
- Department Operations
- Meat Preparation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Machinery Upkeep
- Safe Food Handling
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
Timeline
Meat Process Worker
Alliance Meat Works
12.2022 - 02.2023
Waitress Trainee
Main Street Cafe And Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bar Waiter
Colac Bay Tavern
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Management And Marketing
University of Otago
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