Loraini Koso
Lurnea, Liverpool ,NSW
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Musket Cove Island Resort
Malolo Lailai , Fiji
09.2015 - 11.2023
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Private Care Giver
Manikakis Family
Kensington
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Sales Assistant and Cashier
Pots and Things, New World Supermarket
Lautoka, Fiji Island
01.2015 - 12.2015
Waiter, Cashier and Sales Assistant
Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina
, Fiji Island
01.2011 - 12.2014
Cashier
Shop n Save Supermarket
Lautoka, Fiji Island
01.2010 - 12.2010
Volunteer Typist
TB Ward, Lautoka Hospital
Lautoka, Fiji Island
01.2009 - 12.2009
Waiter
First Landing Resort
Vuda Marina, Fiji Island
01.2008 - 12.2008
Education
Kitchen Cost Efficiency, Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation, Food and Beverage General Practices
Fiji National University of Fiji
FIJI ISLAND01.2019
Customer Service, Hotel Accommodation and Reception Service, Reservation Procedures and Service, IT Hospitality Basic Program, Telephone Etiquette
Fiji National University of Fiji
NADI, FIJI ISLAND11.2014
Certificate 3 - General Hospitality Operations
Training And Productivity Authority of Fiji(TAFE)
NADI, FIJI ISLAND12.2007
Year 11 - 12
Saint Bedes College
Savusavu, FIJI ISLAND01.2006
Year 9 – 10
Jasper Williams High School
Lautoka, FIJI ISLAND01.2004
Navonu Primary School
Savusavu, FIJI ISLAND01.2002
Skills
- Cooking
- Frying
- Food presentation
- Recipe modification
- Sauteing
- Time management
- Creative plating
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Plating and presentation
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Completion in Kitchen Cost Efficiency
- Certificate of Completion in Food and Beverage General Practices
- Certificate of Completion in Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation
- Certificate of Completion in Customer Service
- Certificate of Completion in Hotel Accommodation and Reception Service
- Certificate of Completion in Reservation Procedures and Service
- Certificate of Completion in IT Hospitality Basic Program
- Certificate of Completion in Telephone Etiquette
- Certificate 3 in General Tourism and Hospitality Operations
References
- Mrs. Electra Manikakis, Kensington, Sydney, Australia (+61) 0413991578
- Miss. Seini Racule, Human Resource Manager, Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina, Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji Island, (679) 999 3161
- Mr. Gareth Pugsley, Executive Chef, Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina, Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji Island, (679) 999 3654, chef@musketcovefiji.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and ability., Loraini Koso, 06/22/23
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/05/88
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Fijian
- Marital Status: Married
- Personal, lorainikoso33@gmail.com
Timeline
Private Care Giver
Manikakis Family
12.2023 - 07.2024
Cook
Musket Cove Island Resort
09.2015 - 11.2023
Sales Assistant and Cashier
Pots and Things, New World Supermarket
01.2015 - 12.2015
Waiter, Cashier and Sales Assistant
Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina
01.2011 - 12.2014
Cashier
Shop n Save Supermarket
01.2010 - 12.2010
Volunteer Typist
TB Ward, Lautoka Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009
Waiter
First Landing Resort
01.2008 - 12.2008
Kitchen Cost Efficiency, Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation, Food and Beverage General Practices
Fiji National University of Fiji
Customer Service, Hotel Accommodation and Reception Service, Reservation Procedures and Service, IT Hospitality Basic Program, Telephone Etiquette
Fiji National University of Fiji
Certificate 3 - General Hospitality Operations
Training And Productivity Authority of Fiji(TAFE)
Year 11 - 12
Saint Bedes College
Year 9 – 10
Jasper Williams High School
Navonu Primary School