Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Gardening
Timeline
SHARON NAHIRNY

SHARON NAHIRNY

community service worker 0451 704 341
South Lake,WA

Summary

Seasoned Community service worker and Qualified Chef bringing 8 years of experience working with individuals across varying demographics to promote healthy living and productivity.

Collaboration of services working with other health care professionals .

Personal development targeted improving valuable new skills.

I am a caring professional delivering services to promote health and well being, providing person centred care and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet their individual specific needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Amana Living
Perth, WA
11.2018 - Current
  • Provided emotional support, assisting in health &well being.
  • Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to physiotherapy, hospital, veterans' benefits opportunities and services.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • crisis care situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

Chef

The Sporting Globe
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Food Preparation
  • Stock Control
  • Liaise with management
  • Clean and Maintain Premises
  • Knowledge of OH&S Procedures
  • Stock Rotation
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Parenting Duties

Home Care
01.2009 - 12.2014

Chef De Partie

Fitzy’s Tavern ( Renamed Berrigan By The Lake)
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Customer Assistance
  • Supervision of Junior Staff
  • Assist in Catering Duties
  • Stock Rotation
  • Food Preparation
  • Appropriate Food Handling
  • Knowledge of OH&S Procedures
  • General Cleaning and Maintenance of Deli Area
  • Customer Service
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

Chef De Partie

Fitzy’s Lake Side Tavern
01.2004 - 11.2006
  • Food Preparation
  • Stock Control
  • Liase with Costumers
  • Supervision Kitchen Staff
  • Supervision of Apprentice Chef
  • Clean and Maintain Premises
  • Knowledge of OH&S Procedures
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Handling
  • Stock Rotation

Bakery Assistant

Super IGA Gateways Bakery
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Preparation of Cakes and Sweets
  • Packing Bread
  • Cleaning Maintenance of Dry Storage Fridges
  • Customer Liaison and Enquires

Apprentice Chef

Italian Club North Perth
01.1997 - 12.2000
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build my confidence.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch such as. functions, Liberal Party breakfast, Academy of hotel & training.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs adhering to work place Policy & Procedures,
  • Developed and maintained relationships with management.
  • Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
  • Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
  • Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
  • Learned different procedures of food preparation.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Collaborated with staff members assisting in meal preparation for large banquets.

Education

Certificate IV Ageing Communities - Family And Community Services

Amana Living Training Institute , Perth, WA
2024
  • Professional Development Studies


  • Coursework
  • work placement requirements of 120 hours to be completed

Certificate IV Disability (CHC43115) -

Amana Living Training Institute , Perth, WA
09.2022
  • Professional Development Studies
  • Coursework
  • 120 hours work place

Certificate III - Family And Community Services

Aged Care Training Services, Perth, WA
09.2016
  • Professional Development Studies
  • Coursework
  • 120 hours of work placement

Certificate III Commercial Cookery ( ASF 3) -

South Metropolitan TAFE, Fremantle, WA
1999
  • Apprentice Chef,

3 year TAFE requiment

  • Completed 1999

Skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Punctual and responsible
  • Creative and friendly
  • Honest and professional
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Knowledge of policy and procedures
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Active Learning
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Effective Listening

Accomplishments

  • Qualifications & self improvement
  • Telethon participation
  • Volunteering Mandurah food bank
  • One-star food safety and food hygiene training certificate
  • Current Drivers licence
  • Award of Merit – For High Performance of Kitchen Duties Liberal Party Breakfast

Gardening

I love to relax in the garden I'm outside most days whether it be adding more flowers to my garden, pruning Or just enjoying the sunshine

I also love to bake sharing with family & friends.

I have a love of animals horses & dogs

I have a great interest in developing my Auslan knowledge

I have been passionate about mental health and seek to study further in the future.

Timeline

Community Support Worker - Amana Living
11.2018 - Current
Chef - The Sporting Globe
01.2015 - 01.2016
Parenting Duties - Home Care
01.2009 - 12.2014
Chef De Partie - Fitzy’s Tavern ( Renamed Berrigan By The Lake)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Chef De Partie - Fitzy’s Lake Side Tavern
01.2004 - 11.2006
Bakery Assistant - Super IGA Gateways Bakery
01.2002 - 01.2003
Apprentice Chef - Italian Club North Perth
01.1997 - 12.2000
Amana Living Training Institute - Certificate IV Ageing Communities , Family And Community Services
Amana Living Training Institute - Certificate IV Disability (CHC43115),
Aged Care Training Services - Certificate III, Family And Community Services
South Metropolitan TAFE - Certificate III Commercial Cookery ( ASF 3),

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