Kira Fareso
Geraldton
Summary
I am a reliable and experienced hospitality and retail professional with over 10 years of leadership experience. I have spent the last eight years independently running a golf course kitchen, managing all food preparation, stock control, heath and safety expectations, catered events/functions and daily operations. Additionally I have three years experience in a busy cafe environment, advancing my role from dishwasher to breakfast cook and another 3 years in supervisor management roles at Coles. I am confident in managing teams and working autonomously, handling high pressure situations and maintain strong customer service standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Operator
Spalding park Golf Club
Geraldton
12.2017 - 02.2026
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to prepare high-quality meals.
- Met health and safety standards set by council with consistent 5 star accreditation.
- Maintained inventory management by restocking supplies and tracking usage to minimize waste and ensure availability.
- Coordinated with functions manager regarding menus and other details of upcoming events.
- Managed a team of volunteers to ensure smooth running of functions and events.
- Able to keep composure in high stress and fast paced environment.
- Independently ran the kitchen for catered events.
- Customer service.
- POS systems and cash handling.
Kitchen Operator
BC golf services
Geraldton
12.2017 - 02.2026
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to prepare high-quality meals, ensuring consistent standards of food presentation and taste.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking usage to minimize waste and ensure availability.
- Produced a variety of ready to eat, hot and cold food to requirements set by clientele.
- Independently managed the daily runnings of the kitchen.
- Met all health and safety standards set by the council. Consistently reaching 5 star accreditation.
- Monitored food storage and date of preparation.
- Liaised with clients to ensure quantities and and supplied products were appropriate.
- Arrive early to ensure products were made on time for delivery.
Kitchen Hand
Senses cafe
Geraldton
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Independently cooked short order menu items including breakfast options.
- Independently incharge of cooking breakfast menus during busy holiday weekends.
- Assisted with production of catering items.
- Assisted with stock management and ordering supplies.
- Assisted in refilling hot and cold Bain maries through out the day.
- Provided cover for baristas as needed.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Assisted in daily close cleaning schedules.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Customer service.
- POS systems and cash handling.
Customer Service Manager
Coles
Geraldton
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Established positive rapport with customers.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to customer service standards.
- Managed a team of up to 40 staff.
- Created rosters for all full-time, part time and casual staff according to the outlook set by the company.
- Stock management and ordering of products specifically sold from the service desk.
- Assisted with stock takes.
- Attended staff training and meeting.
- Solved minor technical issues on checkouts.
- Opening and closing of the store.
- Cash handling and counting cash drawers daily.
- POS systems
Checkout Operator
Coles
Geraldton
10.2008 - 06.2013
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area.
- Assisted in training new team members on checkout procedures.
- Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments accurately and efficiently.
- Cash handling and POS systems.
- Built rapport with customers.
- Service of age restricted items.
- Maintained presentation of convenience shelves and fridges.
- Returned discarded stock to appropriate locations.
- Assisted in opening and closing of checkout area.
Education
Geraldton Senior College
Geraldton , WASkills
- Independent work and self management
- Staff supervision and team leadership
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Time management and organisation
- Team management and rostering
- Cleaning protocols
- Meets Health and Safety regulations
- Kitchen operations and food preparation
Certification
- I'm alert food safety training 2022
Accomplishments
- 5 star food safety accreditation 2019-2024
References
Melissa Mackin
Secretary at SPGC
99231363
Byron Clarkson
Golf Professional
99232700
Timeline
Kitchen Operator
Spalding park Golf Club
12.2017 - 02.2026
Kitchen Operator
BC golf services
12.2017 - 02.2026
Kitchen Hand
Senses cafe
09.2014 - 06.2017
Customer Service Manager
Coles
05.2013 - 08.2014
Checkout Operator
Coles
10.2008 - 06.2013
Geraldton Senior College