Taku Tuau
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Well experienced support professional with over 9 years employed with Community Living Trust. A positive and friendly demeanour, good attention to detail, effective communication skills and history of tackling diverse and challenging requirements.
Focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into the community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic, development in social skills through building relationships, and through therapeutic techniques.
Self-motivated and brings a positive attitude, organizational and relations skills. Independently and collectively solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse requirements.
Invested and dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise communication and non verbal communication. Respectful and compassionate background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Specialist
Community Living Trust
04.2014 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
Chef
Speights Ale House
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Chef
Iguana Restaurant
03.2006 - 10.2010
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Education
Fraser High School
Hamilton, NZAssociate of Arts - Drama
Fraser High School
Hamilton, NZHealth And Wellbeing Level 3 - Mental Health Services
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ2018
Health And Well Being Level 2 - Mental Health Services
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ2016
Skills
- Compiling Data
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Organizational Skills
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Train Employees
- Social Skills
- Process Improvement
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Storage
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Support Specialist
Community Living Trust
04.2014 - Current
Chef
Speights Ale House
01.2011 - 12.2011
Chef
Iguana Restaurant
03.2006 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Science Education
Fraser High School
Associate of Arts - Drama
Fraser High School
Health And Wellbeing Level 3 - Mental Health Services
Wintec
Health And Well Being Level 2 - Mental Health Services
Wintec
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