Maria Sara Conroy

• Cultivate soil, sow crops, and control weeds
• Inspect crops and monitor their growth
• General housekeeping of the farmers sheds
• Sorting foodstuffs in a food processing plant
• Keeping in line with food safety and quality guidelines

• Taking customer orders as well as aiding barista’s
• Enhanced event success by coordinating with clients and understanding their specific catering needs
• Maintained high standards of food safety, consistently adhering to all health regulations and guidelines.
• Working alongside management to create efficient operations
• Manage inventory of beverages and foodstuffs
• Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing excellent customer service

• Assist management in administrative duties.
• Lead new projects by the formulation and ideation of drinks and powder products
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation changes and requirements
• Collaborate with designers to create final packaging
• Evaluated equipment capabilities for compatibility with new products or processes to ensure smooth integration into existing systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient product launch, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of goals.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify opportunities
• Optimized shelf life for various products through stability testing and packaging improvements

• Daily calibration of lab instruments and equipment
• Conduct routine inspections during production times
• Training junior staff members on proper equipment usage, sample handling, and data recording practices.
• Assist management in administrative duties.
• Perform microbiological testing on environmental samples, raw materials & finished products
• Maintained accurate documentation of test results, meeting regulatory requirements and facilitating audits.
• Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.

• Assisting in hiring, training, and supervising staff. Ensuring team members provide excellent customer service.
• Addressing customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Ensuring the restaurant adheres to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Supporting promotional activities and engaging in community outreach to boost business.
• Manage inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.

• Keeping tables clean and organized, refilling drinks, and ensuring customers have everything they need.
• Greeting customers, taking orders, and providing menu recommendations.
• Familiarity with the menu items, including ingredients and preparation methods, to answer customer questions.
• Handling customer bills, processing payments, and managing tips.
• Following hygiene and safety protocols to maintain a clean dining environment.

My responsibilites for this position were mainly involved with event setup, food preparation and serving.

Required tasks;

• Food preparation and serving.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
• Identify and evaluate potential venues based on capacity, amenities, and accessibility.
• Select and liaise with suppliers, ensuring menu selection meets client needs.
• Develop a detailed event timeline, including setup, service, and teardown schedules.
• Promote the event through various channels, including social media.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations regarding food service.

• Entering and updating information in databases and spreadsheets, including inventory levels and production schedules.
• Organizing and maintaining files, records, and documents related to quality control.
• Communicating between departments, suppliers, and customers, managing emails, phone calls, and correspondence.
• Providing general support to management, including preparing presentations and handling purchasing tasks.
• Addressing inquiries from customers and suppliers and ensuring timely communication.