LIKITH RAO MANJUNATHA RAO
DOCKLANDS,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and customer-oriented international student with a passion for hospitality seeking a part-time role in the industry. Possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, productive throughout the day and a willingness to learn. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment while gaining valuable experience in the Australian hospitality sector.
Personable and hardworking, with knack for teamwork and positive, upbeat attitude. Well-versed in maintaining clean and organized workspaces and adept at handling kitchen equipment and food preparation tasks. Ready to contribute to productive kitchen environment and ensure smooth operations through dedicated effort.
Experienced with food preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance. Utilizes effective multitasking to support smooth kitchen operations and assist chefs. Knowledge of hygiene standards and safety protocols to ensure clean and organized kitchen environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Karnataka Bhel House
Bengaluru , India
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards were maintained, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Supported chefs with ingredient prep, contributing to smoother cooking process and timely meal service.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Assistant
Maha Bazar Supermarket
Bengaluru, India
11.2023 - 06.2024
- I supported daily retail operations by assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized shopping environment. My role involved maintaining product displays, handling cash transactions, and providing excellent customer service to enhance the shopping experience.
- Greeted and assisted customers with product inquiries, locating items, and providing recommendations.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally and escalated issues when necessary.
- Operated cash registers, processed payments (cash, card, mobile), and handled returns/exchanges.
- Promoted special offers, discounts, and loyalty programs to increase sales.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to meet daily sales targets and operational goals.
- Restocked shelves, rotated perishable goods (FIFO method), and monitored expiry dates.
- Assisted in receiving and unpacking deliveries, verifying stock against invoices.
Retail Assistant
Preetham Supermarket
Bengaluru, India
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries, locating products, and processing transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store, including restocking shelves and arranging displays.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers warmly and provided assistance with product inquiries.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally and escalated issues when necessary.
- Provided product recommendations and guided shoppers to locate items.
- Assisted in receiving, unpacking, and organising inventory.
- Restocked shelves, ensured products were neatly displayed, and checked expiry dates.
- Monitored stock levels and reported low inventory to supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and organised store environment (including aisles, counters, and displays).
Education
Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Global Academy of Technology
08.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Dishwashing
- Food preparation
- Equipment cleaning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Heavy lifting
- Trash removal and recycling
- Trash removal
- Time management
Certification
RSA AND TFN :- Available
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Karnataka Bhel House
07.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant
Maha Bazar Supermarket
11.2023 - 06.2024
Retail Assistant
Preetham Supermarket
05.2023 - 10.2023
Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Global Academy of Technology