Angela Te Kani
Gisborne,Elgin
Summary
Seasoned Kitchen all-rounder with over 25 years experience all over the country. A confident and able person who has always worked hard in everything I set out to do. Over the years I've worked many different jobs
Deckhand, builders labourer, kitchens, cafes, daycare, and never afraid to try new things, an easy going person who enjoys good people and good surroundings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering and Events
Black Fig Catering And Events
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Kitchen Hand/Cook
Otago Boys Hostel
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
Cafe/Kitchen Manager
Makarora Wilderness Resort/Makarora Tourist Centre
05.2005 - 09.2019
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Cray Boat Deck Hand
B. Clausen
09.1990 - 11.1992
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Western Heights High School
Rotorua, NZ01.1989
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Service Coordination
- Facilities Management and Maintenance
- Catering Oversight
Timeline
Catering and Events
Black Fig Catering And Events
08.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Hand/Cook
Otago Boys Hostel
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cafe/Kitchen Manager
Makarora Wilderness Resort/Makarora Tourist Centre
05.2005 - 09.2019
Cray Boat Deck Hand
B. Clausen
09.1990 - 11.1992
Western Heights High School
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