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Marites Buccahan

Awapuni,Palmerston North

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-organized, possessing excellent time management and cleaning skills. Trustworthy professional openly accepts direction and follows through. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cleaning and cooking operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Wait Staff Member

Portofino Restaurant
Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
  • Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
  • Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Greeted and welcomed customers, providing them with menus.
  • Bussed tables quickly and efficiently while maintaining a neat appearance of the dining area.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hot plates or sharp objects.

Full Time Mum

N/A
Awapuni, Palmerston North
04.2017 - 06.2021
  • Taking care of my children's need from day to day
  • Making sure that they are well looked after and well fed

Waitstaff/Housekeeper

Distinction Hotel
Cuba, Palmerston North
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
  • Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Assistant Supervisor

Destiny Motel
Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Maintained positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to improve operations efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures and job expectations.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times by employees.
  • Coordinated daily activities and supervised staff to ensure efficiency.
  • Supervised and supported housekeeping personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Supervised and trained staff in housekeeping operations, ensuring adherence to standards of cleanliness.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all guest rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, laundry facilities and other common areas.

Chef Assistant

Ultimate Care
Monrad, Palmerston North
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
  • Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
  • Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during meal prep.
  • Helping feed the elders in the rest home

Education

Barista Course - Barista Course

Main Street
Palmerston North, NZ

Barista - Barista Course

Cafe Express
Palmerston North, NZ

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Safety and Compliance
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Vacuuming and Sweeping
  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Service-Focused
  • Maintenance Coordination
  • Hardworking
  • Motivated to succeed

Affiliations

  • Likes to cook from scratch
  • Organizing parties for friends
  • Spending time with family

Reference

Tommy Giovanni Joshevski

(+64)21 835 430

Portofino  Restaurant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wait Staff Member

Portofino Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021

Full Time Mum

N/A
04.2017 - 06.2021

Waitstaff/Housekeeper

Distinction Hotel
08.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant Supervisor

Destiny Motel
03.2016 - 07.2016

Chef Assistant

Ultimate Care
12.2015 - 03.2016

Barista Course - Barista Course

Main Street

Barista - Barista Course

Cafe Express

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