Ida Luppino
Sunbury,VIC
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
La Giarra Restaurant
Hawthorn, Vic
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness in kitchen areas.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and cooking tasks efficiently.
- Managed dishwashing duties, ensuring a steady supply of clean utensils.
- Organized kitchen inventory, facilitating easy access to supplies and ingredients.
- Followed safety and hygiene standards consistently in all kitchen operations.
- Disposed of waste properly, promoting a clean and safe working environment.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring they were in good working condition.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Childcare Assistant
ABC Kids
Bentleigh, Vic
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement during playtime.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to promote health and hygiene standards.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Supported children in social interactions to enhance their communication skills.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive learning atmosphere for children.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to guide children's actions positively.
- Provided first aid as needed, ensuring a safe environment for all children present.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
Administrative Assistant
World Wide Exporters
Caufield, Vic
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed office correspondence and communication for global export operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives and international clients.
- Organized meetings and prepared agendas for team discussions.
- Maintained filing systems and ensured document accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes regularly.
Sales Assistant
Shoehouse Warehouse
Melbourne, Vic
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent service.
- Maintained organized displays and ensured merchandise was properly stocked.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance store operations and customer experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the point of sale system.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Postal Hall
Melbourne CBD, Vic
07.2003 - 07.2003
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout service hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure food quality and safety.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients, managing inventory levels efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food prep processes during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including slicers, mixers, and ovens.
- Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as seasonings, condiments, spices, and other ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen by sweeping mopping washing dishes disposing trash.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas following wrapping labeling dating and rotation procedures.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Operated various kitchen equipment efficiently including mixers grinders slicers choppers blenders.
- Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes and menus.
- Followed instructions from head chef regarding recipe modifications portion size plate presentation garnishes.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling sharp knives hot surfaces slippery floors hazardous chemicals.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Checked quality of ingredients received from suppliers ensuring freshness accuracy of order quantity.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing input on ingredient availability cost effectiveness seasonal changes.
- Ensured that all food items were prepared according to established recipes and standards.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Practical Outcomes
Online03-2019
Diploma - Animal Therapy
Centre of Excellence
United Kingdom - Online07-2015
Certificate 5 - Beauty Therapy
Helene Abicair
Melbourne, VIC07-2003
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
ABC Kids
01.2005 - 01.2008
Administrative Assistant
World Wide Exporters
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sales Assistant
Shoehouse Warehouse
01.2004 - 01.2005
Kitchen Prep Cook
Postal Hall
07.2003 - 07.2003
Kitchen Hand
La Giarra Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2009
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Practical Outcomes
Diploma - Animal Therapy
Centre of Excellence
Certificate 5 - Beauty Therapy
Helene Abicair