Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work References
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Symphony Moka

Christchurch City

Summary

Reliable and adaptable food service worker with experience across kitchen operations, food production, and customer service.

Progressed from Kitchen Hand to Junior Chef within two months at Castro Tapas, confidently managing sections during high-volume service while maintaining strong food safety standards.

Experienced in both back-of-house and customer-facing roles, with a background in team training, efficiency, and working under pressure.

Excited to continue developing within the hospitality industry in a dynamic team environment.

Available immediately due to restaurant closure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Hand - Junior Chef

Castro's Tapas & Bar
Christchurch City, Christchurch
07.2025 - Current
  • Managed larder and fryer sections, ensuring timely service during busy periods
  • Assisted with food preparation and plating, upholding high presentation standards
  • Maintained strict food safety and hygiene compliance
  • Coordinated kitchen operations during peak periods to enhance efficiency
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dish areas

Position ending due to restaurant closure (business sale).

Food Production Worker

Global Foods NZ
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Maintained health, safety, and quality standards while working on all areas of the production line using appropriate tools, equipment, and methods.
  • Transported finished goods from production area to storage areas for timely shipment.
  • Sanitized equipment and work areas to consistently uphold health and safety standards.
  • Trained new workers across production line, ensuring compliance with company standards.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout the restaurant, ensuring health and safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Operated kitchen equipment and prepared food and beverages, following health, safety, and quality guidelines.
  • Trained and mentored new employees, helping them quickly learn company procedures and uphold high customer service standards.

Hotel Housekeeper

The Beach Combers
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Clean and sanitize guest rooms, bathrooms, and public spaces to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
  • Replace bedding, towels, and toiletries in accordance with hotel standards, ensuring guest comfort.
  • Work efficiently under pressure to ensure rooms are ready for check-in, especially during peak periods.
  • Follow all health and safety protocols, including the proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Fish and Chip Shop Assistant

The Sands Fish n Chips
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service, took orders, served food promptly, operated the cash register, and accurately handled cash and card transactions, ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted with food preparation, including building burgers, frying fish and chips, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
  • Maintained a clean work environment, following protocols, and ensuring the kitchen was well-organized.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace First Aid -

FACTCO
Christchurch, NZ
02-2025

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Services Level 3 - Hospitality

Service IQ / McDonald's
Nelson, NZ
07-2020

New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality Level 1&2 - Hospitality

Nelson Training Centre
Nelson, NZ
03-2020

Skills

  • Larder & fryer section management
  • High-volume service & kitchen operations
  • Food safety & hygiene compliance
  • Food preparation & plating
  • Team training and mentoring
  • Customer service & communication
  • Cash & EFTPOS handling
  • Time management and multitasking
  • NZ Restricted Driver’s License
  • Workplace First Aid Certified

Work References

  • Work references from Castro's, Global Foods and McDonald's. Available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Hand - Junior Chef

Castro's Tapas & Bar
07.2025 - Current

Food Production Worker

Global Foods NZ
01.2022 - 12.2023

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
02.2019 - 11.2021

Hotel Housekeeper

The Beach Combers
01.2019 - 11.2019

Fish and Chip Shop Assistant

The Sands Fish n Chips
04.2018 - 02.2019

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace First Aid -

FACTCO

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Services Level 3 - Hospitality

Service IQ / McDonald's

New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality Level 1&2 - Hospitality

Nelson Training Centre
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