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Viriseni Vunibaka

Warwick Farm ,NSW

Summary

Adept Cook with a strong background in high-volume environments, as demonstrated at Island Feast Restaurant. I'm skilled in safe food handling and multitasking, ensuring efficient meal preparation and compliance with health standards. Excelled in customer service, enhancing dining experiences through organization and quality focus. Achieved consistent timely service without compromising presentation or safety.

I have over the years spent my time in caring for my grandmother in Fiji for the duration of our time there (8yrs). In the years 2018 - 2019 we returned to Sydney to care for my mother in - law because she had ovarian cancer. I was her carer during this period.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/co- Director

Island Feast Restaurant
07.2019 - 05.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Retail Director of Hossana Boutique (Fiji Islands)

Hossana Boutique
04.2008 - 12.2017

- Manage purchase of stock for our four retail shops.

- General book keeping and administration.

- Plan and create front of shop displays.

- Manage advertising and marketing of products.

- Staff management.

Library Supervisor to 3 Libraries.

British Armed Forces, Munster Germany.
01.2004 - 12.2007

- Tag and code all incoming books and distribute to relevant libraries Munster barracks, York barracks and Dulmen barracks.

- Assist soldiers in collecting relevant articles and files for presentations.

- Advertising and marketing the libraries to military families.

- Reporting to headquarters on the management of the libraries.

- Staff management.

- Organise weekly reading programs for military families.


Stores Assistant Officer

Sheraton Hotel Melbourne (now Shangrila Hotel)
01.1996 - 12.2001

- Verify all incoming goods and alcohol for the hotel.

- Maintain storage facilities for upkeep and hygiene.

- Submit inventory audits.

- Troubleshoot any vendor delivery issues and oversee and follow up an the return process.

- Maintain clear communication with department heads on their stock supplies.

Education

Year 12 -

Monash High School
Melbourne, VIC
1997

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Supply Restocking
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Portion Control
  • Nutrition Awareness
  • Menu Planning
  • Extensive catering background
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Multitasking and Organization

Timeline

Cook/co- Director

Island Feast Restaurant
07.2019 - 05.2024

Retail Director of Hossana Boutique (Fiji Islands)

Hossana Boutique
04.2008 - 12.2017

Library Supervisor to 3 Libraries.

British Armed Forces, Munster Germany.
01.2004 - 12.2007

Stores Assistant Officer

Sheraton Hotel Melbourne (now Shangrila Hotel)
01.1996 - 12.2001

Year 12 -

Monash High School
Viriseni Vunibaka