VANELYN DINO
Woolloomooloo,Australia
Summary
Passionate and dedicated culinary professional with a strong foundation in commercial cookery and kitchen management. Eager to contribute to a supportive team environment that fosters growth and creativity, while continuously refining my skills to become a better chef and enhance guest experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Cook
Shared Affair Catering & Events
Botany, Australia
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks, including peeling, chopping, and slicing vegetables or fruits
- Receive, inspect, and store deliveries of ingredients and supplies
- Label and store prepared items correctly, following food safety standards
- Adhere to hygiene, health, and safety standards, ensuring a safe kitchen environment
- Participate in regular cleaning schedules, including deep cleaning tasks
Breakfast Buffet Cook
Ibis Hotel
Sydney, Australia
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered exceptional service by setting up, replenishing, and maintaining a well-organized breakfast buffet while adhering to food safety standards
- Assisted guests with inquiries, provided personalized service, and ensured a welcoming dining experience in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prepare and present high-quality breakfast dishes, maintaining consistency and efficiency during peak hours
Front of House
Sienna Marina
Woolloomooloo, Australia
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Greet and seat guests, manage reservations, and ensure smooth guest flow
- Take orders, serve food and beverages, and handle payments efficiently
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction
- Liaise with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery
Kitchen Hand
Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant
Potts Point, Australia
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient handling
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces
- Supported dishwashing and sanitizing processes
- Assisted in stocking and inventory management
- Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Helped with basic cooking tasks and plating when required
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Global Institute
Sydney07.2025
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Global Institute
Sydney12.2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Global Institute
Sydney05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cebu Institute of Technology University
Philippines06.2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Presentation
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Event catering
- Hygiene compliance
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Leadership
- Team coordination
- Hospitality operations
- Customer service excellence
- Recipe-based cooking
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Food & Safety Supervisor Certificate
Timeline
Casual Cook
Shared Affair Catering & Events
10.2024 - 01.2025
Breakfast Buffet Cook
Ibis Hotel
06.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Hand
Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant
11.2022 - 11.2023
Front of House
Sienna Marina
01.2022 - 08.2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Global Institute
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Global Institute
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Global Institute
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cebu Institute of Technology University