Zac McArthur-Creighton
Ulladulla
Summary
Dedicated full-time student at the University of Wollongong in the 3rd year, with 5 years of experience as a kitchenhand and crew supervisor in back-of-house hospitality roles. Known for improving workplace morale and efficiency. Eager to expand skills beyond comfort zone. Seeking insight and hands-on experience in environmental consulting, fieldwork and data analysis. Recognized by peers and supervisors as hardworking, reliable, and easy to work with. Breif experience in scientific fields involving data collection and animal handling. Demonstrated leadership abilities at McDonald's and Chechos by effectively delegating tasks, organizing breaks, and maintaining workplace behavior standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchenhand/cook
Chechos, South Gates Group PTY LTD
03.2025 - Current
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to wash dishes and surfaces.
- Assisted head chef in prep work and stock management.
- Operated deep fryers and grill for basic cooking while maintaining proper food safety regulations.
- Learned knife handling safety and skills to create garnishes, salads and sauces.
- Operated the pass in busy conditions, coordinated kitchen staff and front of house team members.
Kitchen team leader
Donna Brooks, McDonald's Ulladulla, Mammath Pty Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated a kitchen crew of up to 9 people, delegated tasks, organized breaks, monitored behavior, passed on communications from management.
- Assembled and cooked fast-food meals efficiently whilst following correct food safety procedure and store policy.
- Performed in high pressure, busy environments maintaining an organized workplace, structured communication and encouraging attitude
- Organized storage areas on delivery days, rotated stock, learned heavy lifting procedure.
Trolley collection/cleaner
Lance Langlois, Coles Ulladulla
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Reason for departure: worked too high as I was also employed at McDonald's (resigned)
- Collected trolleys from bays and returned to store
- General store cleaning using various equipment such as ride on floor scrubber.
- Learned proper deep cleaning procedure of food production areas: bakery, deli, ovens
- Proper handling of chemicals and appliances
- Learned expected standard of cleanliness when working with food.
Education
Highschool completion (HSC) -
Diploma of science - undefined
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of science - undefined
University of Wollongong
NSW Responsible service of alcohol course (RSA) - undefined
NSW White card course - undefined
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food preparation and cooking
- Basic crew management
- Composure in high pressure environments
- Time management
- Clear and concise communication when delegating, directing and discussing with team
- Animal handling
- Excel and RStudio
- On site Data collection
Timeline
Kitchenhand/cook
Chechos, South Gates Group PTY LTD
03.2025 - Current
Kitchen team leader
Donna Brooks, McDonald's Ulladulla, Mammath Pty Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
Trolley collection/cleaner
Lance Langlois, Coles Ulladulla
08.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma of science - undefined
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of science - undefined
University of Wollongong
NSW Responsible service of alcohol course (RSA) - undefined
NSW White card course - undefined
Highschool completion (HSC) -
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