Falealii Salapo
Christchurch
Summary
Dynamic Chef De Partie at Samoa Stevensons Manase Hotel, adept in ingredient sourcing and food safety. Successfully built vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality supplies at competitive prices. Recognized for creating delightful dishes that enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business, while fostering a collaborative team environment to elevate kitchen efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Samoa Stevensons Manase Hotel
Manase
10.2011 - 03.2025
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
Packing Fruits
Seeka Kiwifruit Industries
Tauranga
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Pacific School Leavers Certificate - Arts
Lealofiotaoa College
Samoa Manase12-2006
Skills
- Time management
- Food safety
- Ingredient sourcing
- Equipment maintenance
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Order management
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Batch cooking
- Meal preparation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food spoilage prevention
- Frying techniques
Timeline
Packing Fruits
Seeka Kiwifruit Industries
04.2022 - 10.2022
Chef De Partie
Samoa Stevensons Manase Hotel
10.2011 - 03.2025
Pacific School Leavers Certificate - Arts
Lealofiotaoa College
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