Joel Nauta
Banora Point,NSW
Summary
Motivated kitchenhand with experience in food preparation and health code compliance. Known for effective communication and collaboration, driving continuous improvement in kitchen operations to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchenhand
Pancakemanor
Surfersparadise, Qld
2026.01 - Current
- Assisted chefs with cooking and plating orders efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations.
- Cleaned utensils and equipment after each shift to maintain hygiene.
- Washed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, and utensils to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers and grills, safely.
- Stocked supplies and managed inventory in kitchen area.
- Prepared ingredients for various pancakes and breakfast dishes.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, and appetizers according to chef specifications.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Monitored food temperature during storage and preparation to adhere to food safety standards.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Removed and disposed of garbage in compliance with health regulations to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for proper functioning before use.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Contributed to menu planning by providing input on dish preparation and presentation.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads, NSW2020-12
1st Year Apprenticeship - Carpentry
Halls carpentry
Halls Creek, WA2026-08
Skills
- Food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food prep techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Cleaning sanitation
- Health compliance
- Safety management
- Safe chemical handling
- Waste management
- Inventory oversight
- Workstation organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment organization
- Inspection requirements
- Quality assurance
- Worksite organization
- Kitchen setup
- Kitchen utensil use
- Customer communication
- Time management
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen sanitation
- Project management
- Material cost estimation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- White card
- Licence and reliable care
- Cpr and 1 st aide
Timeline
Kitchenhand
Pancakemanor
2026.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tweed River High School
1st Year Apprenticeship - Carpentry
Halls carpentry