Riza Paracale Whitaker
Masterton,WGN
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional committed to contributing as a valuable team player in a dynamic work environment. Eager to learn and develop new skills while providing support to colleagues and clients. Focused on delivering exceptional results and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. If interested I am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Larder Chef
Lonestar
Masterton , Wairarapa
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Strengthened communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen team, resulting in smoother operations during peak times.
- Managed inventory for the larder section, reducing food waste through proper storage techniques and timely ordering of supplies.
- Exhibited strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks appropriately during busy services periods without compromising quality.
- Streamlined communication between suppliers and the kitchen team, ensuring timely delivery of fresh produce for daily use.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring all prepared items met or exceeded quality expectations.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Clean down stations and open up kitchen for the shift.
Junior Assistant Chef
Copthorne Hotel
Solway, Masterton
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured high-quality plating presentation with keen attention to detail and artistic flair.
- Supported head chef in overseeing kitchen operations for smooth service and efficiency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing visually appealing and delicious dishes.
- Clean down station and lock up kitchen at the end of shift.
Kitchen/Prep Hand
Olde Beach Bakery
Waikanae , Kapiti coast
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prep dessert and salads
- Take orders
- Clean down station
- Kitchen hand work
- Prepared food in the hot section
- Plate up orders
- Seasonal job
Residential Advisor
El Rancho Christian Holiday Park
Waikanae, Kapiti coast
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Running children's activities/Programs
- Kitchen assistant
- Yard/Facility worker
- Housekeeping and cleaning
Support Worker
Healthcare NZ
Te horo beach, Otaki
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Support work for an elderly neighbour, which mainly involved housekeeping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Education
Cookery Certificate
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, NZ11-2023
NCEA Level 1 & 2
Correspondence School Through Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
Kapiti Coast 11-2020
Certificate
Healthcare NZ
Levin, NZ03-2019
Skills
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Ingredient preparation
- Salad making
- Garnishing techniques
- Cold food preparation
- Portion control
- Appetizer creation
- Allergen awareness
- Vegetable preparation
- Sauce preparation
- Teamwork
- Team building and development
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Customer service
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe food handling
- Team leadership
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Creative thinking
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Food plating and presentation
- Catering and events
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Taekwondo Teaching, Helped teach Taekwondo twice a week to young children at the Taekwondo club in Otaki.
- Youth Group, Helped run a Youth Group at my local church in Otaki for a year (2017-2018). This involved planning and running activities and Bible teaching sessions for groups of young people.
Accomplishments
I might have worked in a few different workplaces, but I do put all my passion and energy into learning new skills. Which will assist me greatly by completing all tasks in the workforce. I would say I do have a very large amount of perseverance, and will not give in until I've seen the best result.
I have accomplished all my achievements with positive energy, perseverance, patience, and the love to help others.
Certification
Cookery Certificate
Heathcare and wellbeing certification
References
Mark Smith, UCOL Tutor (Chef)
Cell: 021 071 8732Email: smith@ucol.ac.nz
• Alice Barret, Kingdom Kitchen Manager of El Rancho
Cell: 021 186 9202
Email: alice@elrancho.co.nz
• Jamie Hickey, Otaki Youth Group Manager
Cell: +64 27 329 4511
Email: jamieleighhickey@gmail.com
Austin Burroughs, Senior Activity instructor
Cell: 027 882 6460
Email: ac2vi2es@elrancho.co.nz
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Martial Arts
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
- Gym Workouts
- Surfing
- Fashion and Style
- Makeup
- Hiking
- Food Photography
- Bread Making
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen.
- Road Trip
Timeline
Junior Larder Chef
Lonestar
08.2024 - 07.2025
Junior Assistant Chef
Copthorne Hotel
12.2023 - 08.2024
Kitchen/Prep Hand
Olde Beach Bakery
01.2022 - 07.2022
Residential Advisor
El Rancho Christian Holiday Park
01.2021 - 09.2021
Support Worker
Healthcare NZ
01.2019 - 12.2019
Cookery Certificate
Universal College of Learning
NCEA Level 1 & 2
Correspondence School Through Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
Certificate
Healthcare NZ
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