Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Simon Cagas

Benalla,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Food Service Assistant at Cooinda Aged Care Centre, skilled in safe food handling and excellent customer service towards senior residents within the Aged Care facility.

Enhanced dining experiences through efficient meal preparation and strong communication with staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognised for maintaining high cleanliness standards, fostering positive relationships with residents and coworkers in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to adapt and take feedback to learn and improve.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Assistant

Cooinda Aged Care Centre
08.2023 - Current
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Completed daily tasks such as dishwashing, trash removal, and restocking while adhering to established safety protocols.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service during meal times.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations through frequent cleaning and sanitation practices within the food preparation area.
  • Versatile and diligent with working with others, costumers, and senior residents in the aged care environment.
  • Maintained proper food storage procedures, reducing waste and ensuring optimal freshness for all menu items.
  • Prepared fresh, appetising meals according to dietary guidelines and menu specifications.
  • Facilitated smooth communication with kitchen team, leading to satisfied residents.
  • Worked with Nurses, Doctors, and PCA's
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.

Education

Wangaratta High School
Wangaratta

Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta, VIC

Benalla P12 College
Benalla
12-2025

Skills

  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Table setting
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Supply restocking
  • Excellent customer service
  • Food storage
  • Order preparation
  • Food preparation
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer service
  • Working with diverse people
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Quick learner
  • Productivity and efficiency
  • Heavy lifting capacity
  • Patient care
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Food handling standards

Awards

Benalla P12 Year 12 Student of the Term Biology Award

Benalla P12 Year 12 Student of the Term History Award

Benalla P12 Year 11 Student of the Term Biology Award

Benalla P12 House Captain 2025

Wangaratta High School Best Male Vocalist Award 2023

Galen Catholic College Year 10 Science Award 2023

Wangaratta High School Endeavour Award 2022

Wangaratta High School Endeavour Award 2021

Wangaratta High School H.H Champions Award 2021


Languages

English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Cebuano
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Travelling, Gym and Weight Lifting, Basketball, Music/Instruments/Vocals-Singing

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Cooinda Aged Care Centre
08.2023 - Current

Wangaratta High School

Galen Catholic College

Benalla P12 College
Simon Cagas