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BHAWNA KAPILA

Hamilton

Summary

Professional kitchen team member with solid experience in food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills. Excellent at maintaining clean and organized workspace, assisting with inventory management, and supporting culinary staff to achieve high-quality results. Focused on contributing to smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group NZ
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations, ensuring high-quality meals for patrons
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency

Kitchen Hand & Front House

Katsubi
Hamilton
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly

Cook

Dhaba on Highway
Hamilton
01.2020 - 11.2024
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques

Education

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 7 -

Ntec Tertiary Group NZ
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Operational Planning
  • Food preparation
  • Leadership qualities
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Customer serving skills
  • Trust-Building Skills
  • Food safety
  • Allergen awareness
  • Production planning

Certification

Certificate in Food Safety

Personal Information

Visa Status: Permanent resident

Timeline

Production Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group NZ
02.2025 - Current

Kitchen Hand & Front House

Katsubi
11.2024 - 02.2025

Cook

Dhaba on Highway
01.2020 - 11.2024

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 7 -

Ntec Tertiary Group NZ
BHAWNA KAPILA