ELIA VUKICI TUBUNA
5 Richardson Street Merryland ,NSW
Summary
To pursue my career in the tourism Industries where I can continue to learn, take an additional responsibility, to contribute as much value as I can and where I can utilize and also share my knowledge and skills to assist in reaching the companies goal.
Date of Birth : 31/01/1990 Marital Status : Single Nationality : Fijian Known Languages : English Fijian Hobby : Reading, swimming,Cooking and surfing the net. INTERESTS I love meeting, interacting with diverse population and learning from them.Passionate in helping and serving my family and community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Swing Chef
Cater Care
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
COMMIS CHEF
Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepare and cooked all items fresh for service from daily deliveries
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
- Make salads and prep dessert all ready for service
- Responsible for station cleanliness, inventory
- I also have love making pizza so I work on cold larder and pizza section
- Maintain Kitchen Cleanliness
Kitchen Hand & Sandwich
Oasis Newman Hotel
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Perth WA
- Meet and Greet Customers
- Assist Customers
- Assiting Chef in Preparing Mise en place sandwiches, burgers etc
- Maintain Kitchen Cleanliness
- Being selected Employment of the Month of May
- Perth WA
Cook
ZigZag and Viva Pizzeria Cafe
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Prepare Mise en place
- Make Breakfast and Pizza
- Set up work bench area
- Make burgers
- Flame grilling chicken & beef
- Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen
Apprentice Chef
Grand Pacific Hotel
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: workplacement provided by APTC
- Preparing Mise en place for hotline section
- Work at the pastry section baking and making desserts
- Prepare food for Fiji Airways Flight
- Workplacement provided by APTC
Pastry Chef
Sunrise Restaurant Apia , Samoa
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepare Pastry and yeast product
- Cakes, cupcakes and desserts
- Precision cuts of vegetables and other related duties
- Receiving and ordering stock
Soups and Kitchen Pop up
Pacific Fusion Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Vegetable/ egg and farinanous
- Buffet Dinner
- High Tea
- Seafood Lunch
- Mezze lunch
- Cookery yeast product pop up
Aviation Security officer
Tyco Fiji Limited
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Scan workers with the use of hand held metal detector
- (HHMD)
- Check bag for something suspicious
- Pat down search when detector is not in use
Education
Work Health &Safety General Construction Induction -
Design Learning Inspection
5 Melissa Street Auburn NSW 214406.2024
SES INDUCTION OHS -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
03.2023
Waern Basic Radio Use -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
03.2023
Waern Advanced Radio Use -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
03.2023
Food Safety -
Environmental Health Australia Online
03.2023
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian Pacific Technical College (APTC)
01.2017
Certificate of Attainment - Commercial Cookery
Training Productivity Authority of fiji
01.2008
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen operations
- Ingredient knowledge
- Effective communications
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/31/90
- Nationality: Fijian
- Marital Status: Single
Achievements And Awards
Employee of the month, 05/01/23, OASIS HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION NEWMAN
Hobbies and Interests
- I love meeting, interacting with diverse population and learning from them. Passionate in helping and serving my family and community.
- Reading
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Surfing the net
- Played volleyball Mens for Cakaunitabua Volleyball club, 2018 - 2019
- Cocacola Games Fiji Finals, Bronze Medal intermediate boys Long Jump, Gold Medal Intermediate boys Tripple Jump, Silver Medal Intermediate boys Long Jump, 2007
- Coca Cola Games Fiji Finals, Silver Medal Junior boys Long jump, 2005
- Milo Games, Gold Medal under 14 boys Long jump, 2004
- Newman Champion Men's & Mix Volleyball Team, Oasis Blues, 2022 - 2023
Timeline
Swing Chef
Cater Care
09.2024 - Current
COMMIS CHEF
Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef
07.2023 - 02.2024
Kitchen Hand & Sandwich
Oasis Newman Hotel
03.2021 - 07.2023
Cook
ZigZag and Viva Pizzeria Cafe
03.2017 - 06.2017
Apprentice Chef
Grand Pacific Hotel
02.2014 - 02.2015
Pastry Chef
Sunrise Restaurant Apia , Samoa
01.2014 - 12.2014
Soups and Kitchen Pop up
Pacific Fusion Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2013
Aviation Security officer
Tyco Fiji Limited
01.2011 - 12.2011
SES INDUCTION OHS -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
Waern Basic Radio Use -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
Waern Advanced Radio Use -
Department of Fire Emergency Service
Food Safety -
Environmental Health Australia Online
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Australian Pacific Technical College (APTC)
Certificate of Attainment - Commercial Cookery
Training Productivity Authority of fiji
Work Health &Safety General Construction Induction -
Design Learning Inspection
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