Hi, I’m
Hirani Venus Awarangi
Allrounder Cafe Assistant
Mahora, Hastings,New Zealand
Summary
Hi , my name is Hirani Venus, I am 48 years of age and of Maori descent. I am very reliable and honest, kind hearted with a beautiful nature.
I am highly motivated and a very hard worker. I can work as an awesome team player and also as a confident individual. I am able to communicate to a high standard with a humble an fair approach.
My customer service background is very skilled as I love making people smile and I tend to form great rapport with all. I am skilled in preparing an packaging food and beverage items in a safe environment. ,processing payments ,operating all registers to maintain profitability. Service with a smile an a can do attitude is me. Abiding by health regulations and safety standards is very important .
I would be a great asset to your business as I am driven to succeed an love the challenges I am given. I would like to seek an maintain a full time position that offers professional challenges in any field of work. I will earn success by working hard, taking on extra work and meeting customer needs. I am always wanting to up skill my knowledge of any profession. More skills an knowledge is always a blessing.
Thank you
Overview
10
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Angela an Shane Simms. Weltec Petone Petone , Lower Hutt
Cafe Allrounder
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Kraft Watties HeinzHastings
Cafe Assistant Manager
11.2018 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Prep and cook daily meals for Am shift, Pm shift and Backshift
- Fill cold cabinets and pie warmer and bain maries
- Baking
- Daily Takings/ Banking/Deposits/Eftpos
- Stocktake
- Orders
- Functions
- Customers Service to 100+ people daily
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Access HomehealthWanganui
Support Worker
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Empathy, Personal Care, Showering, Medication, Compression Stockings
- Home Management: Vacuum, Laundry, Make beds, Wipe bench tops
- Mop floors,clean bathrooms and Toilets
- Making sure the Client is safe at all times and caring for them in their own home.
CMI cleaning companyWanganui, New Zealand
Cleaner at Wanganui Countdown
01.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Operate Machinery, Scrubbers and burnishers, Vacuums
- Using heavy duty chemicals in a safe manner
- Using mops and floor brooms
- Wiping all edging, window ledges
- Strip an Seal
Big Orange CafeWanganuu, New Zealand
Kitchen Assistant
01.2015 - 10.2015
Job overview
- All Kitchen hand duties: Dishwasher, Wiping benches stovetops,
- Baking and preparing ingredients.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Dish Catering Hastings, New Zealand
Catering / Waitressing/Front of House Team Member
02.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Arranged furniture and added decorations to assist in setting up for catering events.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
Education
Hastings Girls CollegeHastings Hawkes Bay
01.1987 - 12.1990
Hastings IntermediateHastings Hawkes Bay
01.1985 - 12.1986
Pakipaki Primary SchoolHastings Hawkes Bay
01.1979 - 12.1984
Skills
- I have excellent organization skills as I am able to effectively put things in order
- I am able to listen effectively by paraphrasing ideas to understand Instructions and am able to ask questions to clarify what needs to be done in a work situation
- I can work in a group as I am able to support others well I do this by Listening and showing initiative by expressing my thoughts and ideas A great team player
- Confident individual
- Computer skills
- Basic Hygiene skills
- Basic knife handling skills
- Preparation of food
- Using Commercial ovens and all machinery
- Catering to a High Standard
- First Aid
- Product Knowledge
- Sandwich Maker
- Time Management
- Ingredient Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Registers/ Eftpos/ Daily takings
- Menu Memorization
- Kitchen Support
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Station Preparation
- Order Fulfillment Procedures
- Order Entry
- Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Skills
- Nutritional Education
- Preparing and Packaging Orders
- Health and Safety Standards
- Surface Cleaning
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Basic Barrister Skills
Additional Information
Referees
Kerry Lambert / Spotless Site Manager Kerry.lambert@spotless.co.nz
Lani Samuel, Programs Watties Heinz. 0276463490. Hokulani.samuel@programmed.co.nz
Also Referees available on request
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Cafe Allrounder
Angela an Shane Simms. Weltec Petone
10.2023 - Current
Catering / Waitressing/Front of House Team Member
Dish Catering
02.2022 - 08.2022
Cafe Assistant Manager
Kraft Watties Heinz
11.2018 - 10.2023
Cleaner at Wanganui Countdown
CMI cleaning company
01.2016 - 11.2016
Kitchen Assistant
Big Orange Cafe
01.2015 - 10.2015
Support Worker
Access Homehealth
01.2014 - 01.2017
Hastings Girls College
01.1987 - 12.1990
Hastings Intermediate
01.1985 - 12.1986
Pakipaki Primary School
01.1979 - 12.1984
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