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Michael Greenwood

Upper Coomera

Summary

Experienced chef with a solid background in various culinary environments, including apprenticeship at Palm Beach Surf Club and Hope Island Golf Resort. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure kitchens and deliver quality catering services at Spits'n'pieces. Demonstrated skills in food preparation, menu planning, and team collaboration, contributing to successful dining experiences. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality throughout all culinary operations.

Professional warehouse specialist with strong expertise in forklift operation and warehouse management. Skilled in inventory control, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining safety standards. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing demands. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring efficient operations and timely task completion.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Spectra Recruitment, Neverfail
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Forklift conveyor bottle water production
  • Warehouse duties
  • Upheld company policies on workplace safety and health standards while executing daily job responsibilities.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and displaying a strong work ethic.

Forklift Operator

Trojan Recruitment, Schultz
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Forklift operations
  • Loading unloading IBC containers
  • Wrapped 10 drum pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Quick Thinking and Adaptability and Being vigilant in recognizing and avoiding potential hazards.

Meat Processor

Top Cut Foods
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Process beef, filling orders, labeling product.
  • Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Ensured consistent product quality by adhering to strict sanitation standards and company guidelines.
  • Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies to management.
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Stacey Reynolds 1300 867 288

Food Process Worker

Nerang Park Poultry
02.2012 - 09.2024
  • Order picking packing, pallet organization wrap pallets

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  • Use high lifter’s, load trucks
  • Competent in most areas of the business.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in training sessions and implementing learned best practices on the job.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks in a timely manner, contributing to overall operational success.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency with proper organization of workstations, storage areas, and tools for easy access during shifts.
  • Phillip Fong 781666

Apprentice Chef

Spits and Pieces
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Qualified as 3rd year apprentice
  • Cooking
  • Catering
  • Carving roasts and buffets
  • Finger food and all types of functions

Links, Hope Island Golf Resort
11.2009 - 06.2010
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Working as 2nd year apprentice
  • Kitchen duties

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
05.2009 - 10.2009
  • Trade assistance
  • Install general plumbing trades
  • Fit pipes
  • Roofing gutters etc.
  • Sewerage connections and repairs

Ashmore Tavern
07.2009 - 07.2009
  • Duties performed:
  • General cooking cleaning and kitchen duties

Palm Beach Surf Club
02.2008 - 04.2009
  • Duties performed
  • Dishwashing
  • Kitchen hand
  • Cooking
  • 1st year apprentice (1st year completed)

Mike greenwood plumbing
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Trade assistance
  • Install general plumbing trades
  • Fit pipes
  • Roofing gutters etc.
  • Sewerage connections and repairs

Sleepers and creepers
02.2005 - 11.2005
  • Landscaping
  • Gardening
  • Laying turf
  • Retaining walls and driveways

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Trades assistance
  • Install general plumbing trades
  • Fit pipes
  • Roofing gutters etc.
  • Sewerage connections and repairs

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Trade assistance
  • Install general plumbing trades
  • Fit pipes
  • Roofing gutters etc.
  • Sewerage connections and repairs

Education

Certificate - Introductory Trade Cooking

Gold Coast TAFE
01.1997

Certificate - Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Gold Coast institute of TAFE
01.2009

Certificate - Business (Basic Computer graphs and tables)

Gold Coast TAFE
01.2001

Certificate I - vocational access

Gold Coast TAFE
01.2001

Skills

  • Effective listening skills and communication skills
  • Ability to follow instruction
  • Team worker
  • Ability to show initiative
  • Basic word and computer skills
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Own Transport
  • Confident forklift driver
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Forklift operation

Certification

LF Forklift licence

Languages

English

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Spectra Recruitment, Neverfail
03.2025 - 04.2025

Forklift Operator

Trojan Recruitment, Schultz
02.2025 - 03.2025

Meat Processor

Top Cut Foods
10.2024 - 02.2025

Food Process Worker

Nerang Park Poultry
02.2012 - 09.2024

Apprentice Chef

Spits and Pieces
09.2010 - 01.2012

Links, Hope Island Golf Resort
11.2009 - 06.2010

Ashmore Tavern
07.2009 - 07.2009

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
05.2009 - 10.2009

Palm Beach Surf Club
02.2008 - 04.2009

Sleepers and creepers
02.2005 - 11.2005

Mike greenwood plumbing
01.2005 - 12.2007

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
01.2002 - 01.2004

Michael Greenwood Plumbing
01.1998 - 01.2001

Certificate - Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Gold Coast institute of TAFE

Certificate I - vocational access

Gold Coast TAFE

Certificate - Introductory Trade Cooking

Gold Coast TAFE

Certificate - Business (Basic Computer graphs and tables)

Gold Coast TAFE
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