Adair Menzies
Helensville,AUK
Summary
Hardworking and reliable worker with experience across hospitality, agriculture, and manufacturing environments. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced kitchens as a Cook Leader, meet productivity and quality standards as a crop worker, and maintain accuracy and consistency in hands-on production roles such as spa pool cover making. Strong work ethic, adaptable to new tasks, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Potiki adventures
oneroa, Waiheke
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff during peak service hours to ensure efficiency.
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following standard recipes and safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen to meet health department standards.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
Caregiver
Craigeweil house
Parakai, Auckland
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents at Craigeweil House.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance residents' well-being.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
crop worker
gourmet paprika
Helensville, Auckland
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Hand-harvested capsicums, ensuring correct size, colour, and ripeness
- Graded and sorted capsicums to meet quality and market standards
- Packed capsicums carefully to prevent bruising or damage
- Worked efficiently in hot and physically demanding conditions
- Followed health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
- Maintained clean and organised work areas
- Worked as part of a team to meet harvest deadlines
Spa pool cover maker
Trueform spas
Helensville, Auckland
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Kaipara College
Helensville, NZSkills
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to feedback
- Multitasking and organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Potiki adventures
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Craigeweil house
11.2022 - 09.2023
crop worker
gourmet paprika
02.2021 - 03.2022
Spa pool cover maker
Trueform spas
02.2017 - 07.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Kaipara College