Manuka Petera
CHARLEMONT
Summary
Experienced in Youth Justice since September 2024 and hands-on floor experience since November 2024. Unique blend of skills and expertise. Prior experience as a passionate and skilled chef with over a decade in the hospitality industry. Mastery in organization, time management, and leadership. Strong self-regulation in high-pressure environments. Successful track record leading kitchens, maintaining a safe working environment, and upholding health code standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Justice Worker grade 2
Youth Justice
09.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for young people experiencing mental health crises while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized case plans for each young person, supporting their rehabilitation process.
- Supported colleagues in maintaining discipline among young people through consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and young people through vigilant observation and proactive intervention.
- Conducted physical searches of young people and premises in search for contraband.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Sous Chef
The Petrel Hotel
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- 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.
Head Chef
West side Horsham
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Head Chef
Horsham sports and community club
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Menu planning
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Chef-de-Partie
Warrnambool RSL
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Training and supervision
- Communication with colleagues and suppliers
- Maintaining health and safety levels
- Being able to work as a team and independently
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Education
Certificate IV - Youth Justice
02.2025
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
AVTES
12.2023
Skills
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Creativity and innovation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Maintenance
- Crew support
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Computer skills
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Willingness to learn
Personalemail
taz.petera@hotmail.com
Workemail
ManukaPetera@justice.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Youth Justice Worker grade 2
Youth Justice
09.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Petrel Hotel
02.2024 - 09.2024
Head Chef
West side Horsham
10.2022 - 12.2023
Head Chef
Horsham sports and community club
04.2022 - 09.2022
Chef-de-Partie
Warrnambool RSL
11.2019 - 10.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
AVTES
Certificate IV - Youth Justice
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