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Liz Anderson

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a qualified chef but for the last 10 years I have owned and operated, along side my partner, an Automotive Workshop. This has given me skills in many areas including customer service, managing employees, administration requirements, marketing and networking and developing relationships with both employees and clients.

I am interested in growing my skill set and have a willingness to learn and increase my career opportunities. I work well with people and am happy to take any direction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

AVS Limited
Paraparaumu, New Zealand
07.2014 - 12.2023
  • Owner/operator along side my partner at AVS - mechanical workshop.
  • Customer service, taking bookings and speaking with customers.
  • HR - hiring staff, taking care of contracts, dealing with employee relations etc.
  • Payroll duties, using Smartly payroll system.
  • Inputting invoices to Xero software.
  • Creating repair orders/job sheets thru Workshop Software.
  • Paying bills and monthly budgeting.
  • Sending monthly reminders to clients for vehicle servicing and WOF reminders.
  • Purchasing/ordering any stationary supplies required.
  • Supporting Workshop Manger and all staff where required.

Cafe Manager

Sierra Cafe
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Scheduled shift rotations for employees to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Discussed menu items and preparation methods with owner and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
  • Interacted with customers to provide assistance with menu selections and any other inquiries or complaints they may have had.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated cafe staff performance.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Apprentice Chef

dell'Ugo Restaurant
Brisbane, QLD
10.2005 - 08.2009
  • Obtained Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Plated dishes according to instructions provided by head chef or sous chef.
  • Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Took direction from head chef on menu items and preparation techniques.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.

Apprentice Chef

Vino's Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane, QLD
02.2004 - 10.2005
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Plated dishes according to instructions provided by head chef or sous chef.
  • Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Took direction from head chef on menu items and preparation techniques.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.
  • Used commercial baking and cooking equipment.

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality - Culinary Arts

TAFE
Queensland
10-2007

Diploma in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Wellington Institute of Technology
New Zealand
11-2003

Certificate in Business and Management - Business

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
New Zealand
06-2000

Retailing And Business Skills Certificate - Retail Management

dell'UgoXeroHutt Valley Polytechnic
New Zealand
12-1999

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Customer service
  • Able to work in a team environment or unsupervised
  • Willingness to learn and grow skills
  • Staff management
  • Business Development
  • Budget Control
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Affiliations

  • I enjoy being creative, I make soaps, candles and macrame as a hobby
  • I enjoy socializing with friends and family

Accomplishments

  • New Zealand Culinary Fair - Bronze for Beer and Food match
  • New Zealand Culinary Fair - Certificate of Merit for Pacific Rim Fusion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

AVS Limited
07.2014 - 12.2023

Cafe Manager

Sierra Cafe
08.2010 - 06.2014

Apprentice Chef

dell'Ugo Restaurant
10.2005 - 08.2009

Apprentice Chef

Vino's Restaurant & Bar
02.2004 - 10.2005

Certificate III in Hospitality - Culinary Arts

TAFE

Diploma in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Wellington Institute of Technology

Certificate in Business and Management - Business

Hutt Valley Polytechnic

Retailing And Business Skills Certificate - Retail Management

dell'UgoXeroHutt Valley Polytechnic

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