Karan Dawra
North Gosford
Summary
Hospitable, hard-working, and well-presented team player with high standards of personal appearance and hygiene. Polite, professional, and outgoing approach ensures customers' needs are met to extremely high standards for a memorable experience. Thrives under pressure, enjoys interacting with customers, skilled at multitasking to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Flexible with work patterns, including weekends, evenings, and special events. Seeking a new challenge with an exciting and reputable company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Unidex Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Sous Chef
Cheeky Charlie’s bar and café - Erina
12.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Disability Support Worker
Koala Disability Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided support, guidance and feedback to improve clients' quality of life.
- Assisted clients with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation and cleaning.
- Monitored client needs and reported changes to facilitate adjustments.
- Contributed to development, monitoring and updating of case plans.
- Arranged or provided client transportation for errands, appointments, or recreational enrichment.
- Enforced proper treatment of client health conditions with education, support and referral to resources.
- Helped family members understand and deal with patient conditions, using counseling and support groups to improve individual support structures.
Truck Driver
Linfox
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Chef De Partie
Brugge – Tuggerah
05.2021 - 10.2023
Store Manager
New York Minute | Carlton
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Team Leader
New York minute – Brunswick
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Team member
Hungry jacks
07.2017 - 01.2018
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC08-2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC09-2020
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Melbourne, VIC01-2021
Diploma - Software Development
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC06-2019
Certificate IV - Information Technology
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC06-2019
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Incident Reports
- Medication Organization
- Personal Care
- Individual Support Plans
- Problem-solving and initiative
- Time management
- Safety Management
- Daily Living Requirements
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Koala Disability Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
Disability Support Worker
Unidex Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Cheeky Charlie’s bar and café - Erina
12.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Linfox
12.2022 - 06.2023
Chef De Partie
Brugge – Tuggerah
05.2021 - 10.2023
Store Manager
New York Minute | Carlton
01.2018 - 05.2021
Team Leader
New York minute – Brunswick
01.2018 - 12.2018
Team member
Hungry jacks
07.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Acumen Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Diploma - Software Development
Chisholm Institute
Certificate IV - Information Technology
Chisholm Institute
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