Te Arai Smith
Boondall,QLD
Summary
Experienced with produce handling, ensuring high-quality standards and freshness. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage stock and maintain appealing displays. Knowledge of effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Assistant
Fresh and Save
Brisbane, QLD
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized produce department, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when inspecting incoming shipments for quality control purposes, ensuring only the freshest produce reached store shelves.
- Gained expertise in various types of fruits and vegetables, allowing for knowledgeable recommendations to customers seeking specific flavors or nutritional benefits.
- Helped ensure accurate pricing by regularly updating signage and price tags on all produce items.
Food Server
Cuzzy's Cafe
Brisbane, QLD
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Handled difficult customer situations professionally, resolving issues promptly and ensuring repeat business.
- Conducted regular checks on table cleanliness and utensil supply, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Successfully maintained an orderly workspace under pressure by clearing tables promptly after diners'' departures.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Cash Register Operator
Jack Purcell Meats
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Reduced wait times for customers through quick transaction processing and multitasking abilities.
- Managed high volumes of transactions during peak hours, maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in all transactions processed throughout the day.
- Contributed to sales goals by upselling promotional items during the checkout process.
- Assisted customers with locating items within the store, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Deli Assistant
Jack Purcell Meats
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted with training new employees on deli procedures, helping maintain a consistent level of service across all staff members.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Utilized safe food handling techniques when preparing, storing, and displaying products to reduce waste and minimize risk of contamination.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of the deli department.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening and addressing customer needs promptly.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Monitored product quality closely by checking expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
Food Server
East End Cafe
Wairoa Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
- Efficiently balanced multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities for optimal performance during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service.
- Pitched in with cleaning and closing tasks to keep restaurants running smoothly.
- Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
Chefs Assistant
Wairoa Pizzas and Kebabs
Wairoa Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Education
No Degree -
Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
New Zealand12-2024
Skills
- Shelf stocking
- Customer engagement
- Cleaning procedures
- Labeling accuracy
- Stock rotation
- Honesty and integrity
- Punctuality
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Safe food handling
- Packaging and labeling
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Produce Assistant
Fresh and Save
02.2025 - Current
Food Server
Cuzzy's Cafe
06.2024 - 11.2024
Cash Register Operator
Jack Purcell Meats
11.2023 - 11.2024
Deli Assistant
Jack Purcell Meats
11.2023 - 11.2024
Food Server
East End Cafe
01.2023 - 04.2023
Chefs Assistant
Wairoa Pizzas and Kebabs
09.2022 - 04.2023
No Degree -
Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu