Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Summary

Graduated highschool in 2018 and have finished my 3 year studies and graduated with a Diploma in Hospitality Management. An individual who has a positive attitude towards work and are able to cope well with others. A motivated, enthusiastic, who demonstrates strong work ethnic. I am eager to learn new things and take whatever opportunity that comes my way. Enthusiastic Cook and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Good Communication Ability to work well in a team and independently. Enthusiastic and has positive attitude towards work Work well under stressful environment I am able to cope and interact well with others Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance Strong attention to safe food handling procedures operation and maintenance Workstation Maintenance Dependable and Cooperative Multitasking abilities Good listening skills

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Pasifik N Co Cafe
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
  • Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
  • Managed kitchen inventory for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
  • Engaged with guests to gather feedback and improve menu offerings.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.

Station Cook

Switch Lifestyle
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
  • Adapted rapidly to changing circumstances such as ingredient shortages or last-minute alterations in menu offerings.
  • Increased kitchen efficiency with diligent cleaning and sanitization of all work areas.
  • Improved overall kitchen productivity through effective communication and coordination with team members.
  • Consistently met time-sensitive demands during peak hours, ensuring customers received their orders promptly.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Factory Worker

DHN Trading
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to maintain good condition.
  • Inspected products for quality and reported any defects.
  • Operated machinery to assist in production line tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
  • Loaded and unloaded raw materials from trucks, ensuring timely delivery for production needs.

COOK, CHEF'S ASSISTANT

Oaklea Hall Aged Care
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross- contamination
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximise productivity
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
  • Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
  • Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
  • Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
  • Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.

LARDER CHEF (Placement Job)

The Sporting Globe
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management

Brighton Institute of Technology
07.2021

High School Diploma -

Adi Cakobau School
11.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Payment Transactions
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Work Effectively with Others
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Escort Instructions
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Certification

Certificate 3 And Certificate 4: Comercial Cookery Brighton Institute of Technology -

Diploma In Hospitality Management -

Melbourne City, 07/2020

Additional Information

My goal in life is to take up new opportunities that may come my way and make it a learning experience because we never know that whatever new things you try might be something that you've always dreamed of achieving one day. I am an eager learner and is always willing to learn new things.

Timeline

Cook

Pasifik N Co Cafe
09.2024 - 01.2025

Station Cook

Switch Lifestyle
01.2023 - 08.2024

Factory Worker

DHN Trading
08.2022 - 12.2022

COOK, CHEF'S ASSISTANT

Oaklea Hall Aged Care
02.2020 - 06.2022

LARDER CHEF (Placement Job)

The Sporting Globe
08.2019 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Adi Cakobau School

Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management

Brighton Institute of Technology
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