VERENAISI WAQA
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
The Great Northern Hotel
01.2025 - Current
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Kitchen Hand
Kerbside Eatery
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Housekeeper
Crown Casino
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
Crew Member
McDonald's
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Housekeeper
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Education
Reach Community College
Sydney, NSW08-2026
Vunimono High School
Nausori, Fiji09-2022
Skills
- Grilling and frying
- Sandwich making
- Recipe adaptation
- Recipe-based cooking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Playing Sports
- Cooking
- Food Blogging
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Blogging
- Road Trips
- Socialising
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
The Great Northern Hotel
01.2025 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Kerbside Eatery
02.2024 - 11.2024
Housekeeper
Crown Casino
06.2023 - 12.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
04.2023 - 06.2023
Housekeeper
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
10.2022 - 05.2023
Reach Community College
Vunimono High School
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