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TruckDriver

Claudio Carte

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning in the trucking and general machine operation field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver /Construction Labourer

BIDDLE CONSTRUCTION
07.2023 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • General labour , load and unload equipment and machines from site to site


Executive BUSINESS OWNER

AUS LOGISTICA PTY LTD
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Driving interstate small and medium trucks


Executive Chef /Business Owner

FINE FOODS PTY LTD
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Focused on customer satisfaction
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.

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  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Planned food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.

Chef Manager / Motel Camp Manager

MACKELLAR MINING
01.2010 - 06.2016
  • This was a Motel use as mining camp to supply all needs for the Caterpillar Mechanics , drillers and other mining staff. Part of this motel was also dedicated and used for travellers but predominantly for mining purpose .
  • Administered new hire paperwork and maintained employee files.
  • Evaluated current and planned occupancy levels, seasonal trends and upcoming special events to determine room pricing and availability
  • Made recommendations for salary and wage increases based on performance reviews.
  • Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and obtained supplies needed for lesson plans.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
  • Directed preparation, delivery and service of catering and special meal requests.
  • Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
  • Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
  • Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.


Head Chef

thon hotel
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Cook

CIAO CIAO RESTAURANT
02.2006 - 09.2007
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.

Farm Equipment Operator

SBS / BONIFICHE FERRARESI
09.2004 - 01.2006
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behaviour or demeanour.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Ran tractors, combines and harvesters at different times to meet crop demands.
  • Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.

Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Vessel COM

C.P.A S.C. Arl
03.1999 - 07.2003
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • 60ft commercial fishing boat conductor/second in charge
  • health and safely of the stuff
  • planning and put in place on a deep se aquaculture farms for mussels and fish
  • general maintenances to diesel engines such a regular services and repairs
  • general maintenance to high pressure hydraulic system of the vessel including production and process seafood and fish line

Fire Fighter

Italian Department Of Defence
03.1996 - 02.1999



Mandatory Military service as fire fighter

, Responded to emergency calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

  • practising methods to provide life-saving techniques.


  • Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • check full operation of ambulance
  • regular APS checks and test

Education

High School Diploma -

FEDERAZIONE ITALIAN CHEF
MANTOVA ITALY
06.2007

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Catering
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • commercial kitchen Operations
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Vendor Relations
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service Oriente
  • Stock and Supply Management
  • Materials Transport
  • Commercial Driving
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Stress management aptitude
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Quality Control
  • Supply Ordering
  • Price Negotiation
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Recipe Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Purchasing Equipment

Languages

English
Full Professional
Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Additional Information

Dear Sir/Madam,


My name is Claudio Carte, i come originally from Italy hard worker a highly motivated person, as you can see above i've done different jobs in my life carrier as i am a curious person willing to learn different things and be able to be multitasking .

I am passionate about Trucks , big machines in general and anything related to motor industry , i am also passionate in food and during my early carrier i also studied to get qualified as Chef as well which helped me to travel and be able to start a new life in this country back in 2009 .

I have decided to get back into the job industry again as employee to be able to have a more stable life style.

I hold a manual road ranger HC license , white card , working at heights and confined spaces ( gas test including ), i am already enrolled for forklift ticket , dangerous goods , dogging and rigging .

As soon this last courses are done i am willing to to get some tickets to be able to operate excavators aswell .

I am willing to working in any place and/or remote areas in SA , WA , QLD , NT without any restrictions as i have no family commitments , in the main time i want to inform you i am not a smoker , not an alcohol drinker and not a any drugs consumer .

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely.

Claudio Carte

Timeline

Truck Driver /Construction Labourer

BIDDLE CONSTRUCTION
07.2023 - Current

Executive BUSINESS OWNER

AUS LOGISTICA PTY LTD
09.2020 - 06.2023

Executive Chef /Business Owner

FINE FOODS PTY LTD
01.2017 - 01.2020

Chef Manager / Motel Camp Manager

MACKELLAR MINING
01.2010 - 06.2016

Head Chef

thon hotel
11.2007 - 09.2009

Cook

CIAO CIAO RESTAURANT
02.2006 - 09.2007

Farm Equipment Operator

SBS / BONIFICHE FERRARESI
09.2004 - 01.2006

Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Vessel COM

C.P.A S.C. Arl
03.1999 - 07.2003

Fire Fighter

Italian Department Of Defence
03.1996 - 02.1999

High School Diploma -

FEDERAZIONE ITALIAN CHEF
Claudio Carte