NITIN KUMAR
WYNDHAM VALE
Summary
Motivated and compassionate professional with a strong foundation in service delivery, compliance, and collaborative teamwork. Currently volunteering at Mecwacare John Atchison Centre (JAC) since February 2025, gaining valuable insights into aged care environments, resident engagement, and the importance of person-centered care. Extensive experience in structured, fast-paced, and regulated workplaces underscores reliability and attention to detail as core strengths, complemented by effective communication skills with residents, families, and colleagues. Eager to transition into a Home Care Coordinator role to further develop skills while making a meaningful impact on clients within the community and contributing positively to organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer – Kitchen & Lifestyle Support
Mecwacare – John Atchison Centre (JAC)
02.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Support daily kitchen operations in line with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards
- Assist lifestyle team during group activities, supporting resident participation and engagement
- Build respectful relationships with residents, families, and staff
- Follow organisational policies, procedures, and WHS requirements
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely food preparation and service delivery.
- Collaborated with culinary team to streamline meal assembly processes, enhancing efficiency.
Line Chef
Civeo
04.2023 - Current
- Work within a highly structured, compliance-driven environment
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and quality standards
- Streamlined ingredient inventory processes, minimizing waste and optimizing supply use.
- Implemented new recipes, enhancing menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health regulations.
- Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
Owner / Operator
The Kebab Factory
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed staff, compliance, documentation, and customer service
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and service standards.
- Supervised staff training, enhancing team efficiency and customer service delivery.
- Developed menu offerings, incorporating customer feedback to drive sales growth.
- Implemented cost control measures, optimizing inventory management practices.
- Established vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for supplies and ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, reducing downtime and improving order fulfillment speed.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Quest Institute of Education
Queensland01-2026
Diploma - Professional Cookery (Level 5)
Auckland, New Zealand09.2010
Apprenticeship - Food Production
Delhi, India2008
New Zealand Certificate - Real Estate (Level 4)
UNITECH
Auckland, New Zealand Skills
- Client and Resident Interaction
- Customer Service & Relationship Building
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation Awareness & Record Accuracy
- Compliance with Policies, Procedures & WHS
- Food Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control
- Time Management & Task Prioritisation
- Working in Structured, Regulated Environments
- Team-Based Work & Support Roles
- Problem Solving in Fast-Paced Settings
- Reliability, Accountability & Professional Conduct
- Cultural Sensitivity & Respectful Engagement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer – Kitchen & Lifestyle Support
Mecwacare – John Atchison Centre (JAC)
02.2025 - Current
Line Chef
Civeo
04.2023 - Current
Owner / Operator
The Kebab Factory
08.2021 - 03.2023
Diploma - Community Services
Quest Institute of Education
Diploma - Professional Cookery (Level 5)
Apprenticeship - Food Production
New Zealand Certificate - Real Estate (Level 4)
UNITECH