MERCEDES ALLGOOD
Moree
Summary
Capable Tractor Operator with 6 months of experience in the Cotton Industry. Follows directions efficiently with no supervision. Successful at reading maps and comprehensive John Deer machine maintenance.
Seeking a position where i can further my skills on tractor & other machinery , should the opportunity arise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Pechelba Farming
12.2024 - Current
- Operation of late model John Deer/Case tractors using following implements:
- Grader board, ripper, mulcher, 12 metre (hilling), drag bucket, plow
- Operation of GPS Mapping
- Machinery maintenance
- Daily diesel runs
- chemical spraying
- Ride on mowing, whipper snipping, hedging, chainsaw
- Maintaining accommodations
Chaser Bin Driver
Mac Family Trust
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Harvesting wheat & chickpeas
- Driving CASE 385 Steiger Tractor with 30 ton bin
- Driving for CLAAS & X9 Combine harvesters
- Maintained machinery
Grain Sampler
Agristorage
10.2024
- Weighbridge operation
- Successfully operated grain sampling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performed quality control tests on grain samples to ensure accuracy of results.
Cook/Farm Hand
Avondale Ag
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Gardening
- Spraying
- Painting houses & decking
- Ride on Mowing
- Mulching
- Whipper snipping
- Deep cleaning accommodation
- Deep cleaning kitchen
- Cooking breaky, lunch, smoko & dinner
- Town runs picking up vehicles
Farm Cook
Miralwyn Cotton
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Cooked for farm staff (30 pax)
- Managed full kitchen autonomously
- Breakfast, smoko, lunch, dinner & bake goods
- Menu planning a fortnight in advance
- Weekly ordering of stock, unloading weekly delivery, stock rotation & replenishment
- Deep cleaning of kitchen, dry store, storerooms & all fridges
- Cleanliness of BBQ area, recreation room, laundry
- Cleanliness of all communal bathrooms, verandahs, pathways & decks
- Removal of wheely bin rubbish & grounds rubbish daily
- Erecting new furniture
- Kitchen laundry & sheet washing for new accommodation block
- Daily room changeovers for contractors etc
- Deep cleaning of vacated rooms weekly
- Checking water pumps daily.
Breakfast Chef
Ibis Styles Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed popular daily specials with personally sourced ingredients
- Developed recipes that were creative, innovative and visually appealing
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen
- Planned and prepared menus for a variety of events, utilizing seasonal ingredients and catering to dietary restrictions
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available for daily service
- Adapted quickly when presented with changes in orders or unexpected requests from customers
- Inspected deliveries upon arrival for quality assurance before accepting goods into the kitchen
- Developed relationships with vendors to source fresh produce, proteins and specialty items
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding storage temperatures, labeling and portion control.
Farm Cook
EL Agriculture
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed full kitchen autonomously
- Weekly produce ordering, restocking & rotation to ensure freshness
- Created cost-effective recipes that reduced food waste
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding storage temperatures, labeling and portion control
- Preparation of full buffet breakfasts, lunches, smoko, dinner, desserts & baked goods
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment.
Chef de Partie
Broken Hill Pub
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Prepared 150-250 meals per busy service period
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Created daily specials across pans, grill & fryer sections (red & white meats, seafood, fried foods & salads)
- Deep cleaned kitchen once a week & regularly helped out kitchen hands at end of service
- Instructed apprentices in proper food preparation, storage, use of equipment, sanitation.
Breakfast Chef
Aurora Kakadu Lodge
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with chef to create exciting, fun menu options
- Cooked buffet breakfast + packed lunches inc.(wet dishes) & dinner for between 5-70 miners per day
- Supervised staff of 5 and assisted with technique, food prep and presentation
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Education
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Galaxy Training Australia
New Skills Business Program
Lorraine Martin Business College
Brisbane, QLDCommercial Cookery Cert 3 - Partial Study
Tafe
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to cleanliness
- Effective communication
- Organisation
- Creativity
- Experience in hands-on work
- Proficient in GPS systems
- Automated steering systems
- Team communication
- Tractor maintenance
- Fuel management
- Hitching implements
Timeline
Farm Hand
Pechelba Farming
12.2024 - Current
Chaser Bin Driver
Mac Family Trust
10.2024 - 11.2024
Grain Sampler
Agristorage
10.2024
Cook/Farm Hand
Avondale Ag
08.2024 - 09.2024
Farm Cook
Miralwyn Cotton
10.2023 - 02.2024
Breakfast Chef
Ibis Styles Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2023
Farm Cook
EL Agriculture
07.2023 - 09.2023
Chef de Partie
Broken Hill Pub
05.2022 - 04.2023
Breakfast Chef
Aurora Kakadu Lodge
05.2021 - 04.2022
New Skills Business Program
Lorraine Martin Business College
Commercial Cookery Cert 3 - Partial Study
Tafe
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Galaxy Training Australia
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