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Work History
Education
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Sarah Serrano

Alexandra Hills,QLD

Summary

Professional with experience in construction materials testing and analysis, ready to ensure quality and compliance in construction projects. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing project needs. Skilled in materials sampling, laboratory testing, and data interpretation, with reliable and dependable work ethic valued by employers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Materials Technician (Specialized in Concrete and Aggregates)

Construction Sciences
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
  • 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
  • Assisting Concrete supervisor with keeping the Laboratory running efficiently
  • Acting concrete supervisor when supervisor is on R&R
  • Facilitated smooth project progress through effective coordination with contractors on material-related concerns.
  • Ensured safety compliance by performing regular inspections of construction materials and equipment.
  • Assist with Quality procedures (audits, safety compliance, SWMS development, etc.)

Prep & Function Chef

Indooroopilly Golf Club
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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

Advanced Diploma (Currently undertaking) - Laboratory Management

LTT Group Pty Ltd

Diploma - Laboratory Technology

LTT Group Pty Ltd
05-2024

Certificate IV - Laboratory Techniques

LTT Group Pty Ltd
10-2022

Statement of Attainment - Operate And Maintain A Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

Progressive Training
08-2020

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Training Direct Australia
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Victoria Point State High School
12-2012

Certificate I - Information Technology

Victoria Point State High School
12-2010

Skills

  • 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

References

Referees: 

Paul O'Brien

General Manager North‑West Australia (Construction Sciences)

(M) 0448 798 870

Peter Schmidt 

Laboratory Supervisor (Construction Sciences)

(W) 0407 472 773 

(M) 0400 399 781 

Graham Dyal 

Laboratory Manager (Construction Sciences) 

(M) 0455 337 775 

Ebonnie Josephine 

Medical Administrator/EN Queensland Xray 

(M) 0424 866 161

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
Sarah Serrano