Yoshiki Ota
Canberra,ACT
Summary
I am an undergraduate ANU student and have 1 year of part-time experience in the food industry with experience working in a fast-paced environment of efficiently serving high-quality food whilst maintaining a clean and hygienic workplace. By living in Hong Kong for 15 years in a Japanese family, I can speak both English and Japanese fluently. From this background, I am comfortable communicating and working with people from various backgrounds. I am passionate about food and especially love gelato and ice cream.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Cook and Waiter
Horumon Nakamiya
04.2023 - 12.2023
- 9 months of part-time experience as a waiter and a chef at a Japanese BBQ restaurant until my resignation to commence my studies in Australia.
- The part-time system at Horumon Nakamiya was unique with no specific classifications between waiters and cooks (excluding new employees) requiring high levels of communication with colleagues to shift between roles during work hours.
- Significantly enhanced my communication skills and to observe what was going around for the enhancement of efficiency.
- Fastest employee to reach promotion for cooking access which took 1 month from starting as a waiter.
- Required efficient and high-quality food preparation while maintaining a hygienic work environment.
- Maintained a clean and organised work area by changing and sanitising cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Part Time Cook
Genki Sushi
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked at Genki Sushi as a part-time chef, mainly making sushi and noodle bowls for 7 months until the restaurant closed.
- The part-time at Genki Sushi was very busy requiring high levels of efficiency to create ordered meals, especially during busy hours.
- Acquired skills in communicating and efficiently working to prepare and serve high-quality food whilst maintaining a clean environment by washing hands and cleaning stations.
- As raw food was used, strict standards for food handling and safety was followed to minimise risks to customers.
- Developed time management skills while making multiple orders simultaneously under time pressure.
- Paid attention to detail when creating meals to keep consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs
Australian National University
Canberra, ACTCollege of Global Liberal Arts
Ritsumeikan University
Osaka, JapanHigh School
International Christian University High School
Tokyo, JapanSecondary School
West Island School
Hong KongSkills
- Communication
- Bilingual
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
- Time management
Timeline
Part-Time Cook and Waiter
Horumon Nakamiya
04.2023 - 12.2023
Part Time Cook
Genki Sushi
10.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs
Australian National University
College of Global Liberal Arts
Ritsumeikan University
High School
International Christian University High School
Secondary School
West Island School
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