Sarah Serrano
Alexandra Hills,QLD
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings with a high level of initiative. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Skilled at maintaining interpersonal relationships and establishing myself in a team setting and eager to contribute and add to a team and make a positive impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Materials Technician (Specialized in Concrete and Aggregates)
Construction Sciences
Newman, WA
01.2018 - Current
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines
- Concrete Testing (Signatory in AS & MRWA)
- Aggregate Testing (Signatory in AS & MRWA)
- Soil Testing (Laboratory only) (Signatory in AS & MRWA)
- Teamwork & working autonomously
- Conducting daily take 5’s, vehicle pre-starts, quarterly vehicle inspections
- Completing paperwork (Recording Temperatures throughout the Laboratory; all tanks in tank room, Sample Oven, conducting thorough premises checklists (Checking for non-compliant equipment, calibration checks)
- Receiving and processing sample deliveries
- Proper handling of equipment
- Customer service skills – polite, friendly and accommodating to clients
- Assisting in stock take, ordering and stock rotation
- Filing and housekeeping (organizing paperwork in correct folders for future reference)
- Assisting Concrete supervisor with keeping the Laboratory running efficiently
- Acting concrete supervisor when supervisor is on R&R
Prep & Function Chef
Indooroopilly Golf Club
Indooroopilly, QLD
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Function and Catering production/service
- Team work & working autonomously
- Customer service skills – polite, friendly and accommodating
- Assisting in stock take, ordering and stock rotation
Baker
Muffin Break
Chermside, QLD
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Team work & working autonomously
- Writing preparation lists for my station
- Proper handling of commercial ovens and dishwasher
- Customer service skills – polite, friendly and accommodating
- Assisting in stock take, ordering and stock rotation
Commis Chef, Head Chef (Supervisor + Manager)
Stavros the Greek
Kenmore, QLD
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Supervising and training
- Budgeting
- Handling of all kitchen equipment
- Maintain perishable items, stock rotation, accepting and signing for deliveries
- Team work & working autonomously
- Stock take, ordering and stock rotation
- Complete control over pastry section (Preparing, cooking and plating)
- Complete control over pop up restaurant (Prep, cooking, training new chef to take over)
- Main prep chef
3rd Year Apprentice Chef + Supervisor
Toscani’s
Loganholme, QLD
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Supervising and training
- Budgeting
- Team work/working amongst differing nationalities
- Maintain perishable items, stock rotation, accepting and signing for deliveries
- Bulk food production
- Writing preparation lists for my station
- Assisting in write ups of HAACP paperwork (Cleaning schedules, Food Inventory sheets)
- Overlooking deliveries and packing away under HACCP guidelines
- Customer service skills – polite, friendly and accommodating
Second Year Apprentice Chef
Gallery One Café
Carindale, QLD
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Team work
- Handling of all kitchen equipment
- Knowledge and memorization of recipes and order of operations
- Completing HAACP paperwork (recording temperatures in cool rooms, and freezers. Also conducting thorough premises checklists, specifically for non-compliant equipment)
- Maintain perishable items, stock rotation, accepting and signing for deliveries
- Packaging food for in-house/delivery service
- Writing preparation lists for my station
- Proper handling of combination oven, pasta cookers, commercial gas stove, commercial ovens, deep fryer and dishwasher
- Overlooking deliveries and packing away under HACCP guidelines
- Customer service skills – polite, friendly and accommodating
Second Year Apprentice Chef & Supervisor of Larder
Brubecks Boutique Foods (Production Kitchen)
Murarrie, QLD
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Supervising and training the Cold Larder team
- Budgeting
- Team work/working amongst differing nationalities
- Handling of all kitchen equipment (Big Industrial Machinery)
- Knowledge and memorization of recipes and order of operations
- Completing HAACP paperwork (recording temperatures in cool rooms, production rooms and freezers. Also conducting thorough premises checklists, specifically for non-compliant equipment)
- Maintain perishable items, stock rotation, accepting and signing for deliveries
- Bulk food production
- Packaging food for in-house/delivery service
Cleaner
Thornlands State School
Thornlands, QLD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Handling cleaning equipment safely and efficiently adhering to Occupational Health and Safety practices
- Cleaning and maintaining school grounds
- Blue card holder
First Year Apprentice Chef (Work Experience)
Watt Restaurant
New Farm, QLD
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Following the proper food safety procedures
- Effective handling of kitchen equipment and basic food preparations and
- Team work
First Year Apprentice Chef
Efendi’s Turkish Restaurant
Victoria Point, QLD
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Abiding by the OH&S guidelines for a kitchen
- Following the proper food safety procedures
- Effective handling of kitchen equipment and basic food preparations and
- Team work
Education
Diploma - Laboratory Technology
LTT Group Pty Ltd
Western Australia05-2024
Certificate IV - Laboratory Techniques
LTT Group Pty Ltd
Western Australia10-2022
Statement of Attainment - Operate And Maintain A Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Progressive Training
Western Australia08-2020
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Training Direct Australia
Brisbane08-2018
High School Diploma -
Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point, QLD12-2012
Certificate I - Information Technology
Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point, QLD12-2010
Advanced Diploma (Currently undertaking) - Laboratory Management
LTT Group Pty Ltd
Western AustraliaSkills
- Computer Systems (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various in-house programs, eg BarTender (design labels and printing them for packaging, Comply {Construction Sciences independent Testing Database})
- Contract Management
- Chemical Handling
- Quality Control
- Data Interpretation
- Resourceful
- Initiative
- Equipment Inspection
- Maintaining Professionalism
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Team Player
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management/Punctual
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Concrete & Laboratory testing
- Materials Analysis
- Safety Procedures
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Prep & Function Chef
Indooroopilly Golf Club
02.2019 - 12.2019
Baker
Muffin Break
10.2018 - 12.2019
Commis Chef, Head Chef (Supervisor + Manager)
Stavros the Greek
09.2018 - 11.2018
Construction Materials Technician (Specialized in Concrete and Aggregates)
Construction Sciences
01.2018 - Current
3rd Year Apprentice Chef + Supervisor
Toscani’s
12.2017 - 09.2018
Second Year Apprentice Chef
Gallery One Café
12.2016 - 12.2017
Second Year Apprentice Chef & Supervisor of Larder
Brubecks Boutique Foods (Production Kitchen)
10.2015 - 12.2016
First Year Apprentice Chef (Work Experience)
Watt Restaurant
08.2015 - 10.2015
First Year Apprentice Chef
Efendi’s Turkish Restaurant
05.2015 - 08.2015
Cleaner
Thornlands State School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Laboratory Technology
LTT Group Pty Ltd
Certificate IV - Laboratory Techniques
LTT Group Pty Ltd
Statement of Attainment - Operate And Maintain A Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Progressive Training
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Training Direct Australia
High School Diploma -
Victoria Point State High School
Certificate I - Information Technology
Victoria Point State High School
Advanced Diploma (Currently undertaking) - Laboratory Management
LTT Group Pty Ltd