Nidhish Kumaran
Victoria,melton,VIC
Summary
Adept at optimizing kitchen operations and reducing food waste, my tenure at Community College as a Cooking Assistant showcased my ability to enhance food presentation and foster team collaboration. Mastering both vegetable cutting and effective time management, I ensured compliance with health standards and elevated meal service efficiency.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Cooking Assistant
Community College
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated collaborative team efforts within the cafeteria environment, working closely with fellow Student Food Service Workers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and washed food prep tools, utensils and equipment.
- Participated in regular inventory checks, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained without excessive waste or spoilage.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks during peak service hours without sacrificing quality of care provided to customers.
- Stored and organized incoming food and supplies.
- Chopped or prepared ingredients and cooked food items for meals.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly during busy mealtimes, maintaining a professional demeanour and ensuring students were served promptly.
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assembled kitchen and serving equipment.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control measures while serving meals.
- Optimized food preparation areas for maximum efficiency, ensuring readiness for peak meal times.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Staughton Collage
Melton, VIC11-2030
Skills
- Food storage
- Vegetable cutting
- Sauteing techniques
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Menu planning
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
-
Languages
Fijian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Swimming
Timeline
Cooking Assistant
Community College
05.2021 - 06.2021
No Degree - Engineering
Staughton Collage
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