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Jacinta Aviata
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I've studied cookery level 1 and 2 in high school back in the lovely island of Samoa. I also had the great opportunity to graduate with my level 4 cookery at NZMA in 2022. I'm very hardworking and a passionate job seeker with strong cooking skills who is eager to secure a Chef position as well as ready to help team achieve company goals. I'm a fast learner and a outgoing person who loves to learn new things everyday.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Assistant Cook
Taumeasina Island Resort
Samoa
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. Served customers and followed outlined steps of service. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems. Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Catering Assistant
Eden Park
Waitakere City, AUK
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up. Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs. 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. Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation. Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Kitchen Staff Member
NZMA
Mount Wellington, AUK
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food and minimized preparation time and food waste.
- 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.
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
Sylvia Park
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Commis Chef
LSG Sky Chefs
Auckland, AUK
06.2024 - Current
- Executed ingredient preparation and dish assembly in alignment with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to operational protocols for efficient food preparation.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cooking
NZMA Sylvia Park
Mountain Wellington 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Pesega High School
Samoa 02.2021
Skills
- Dessert Preparation
- Food Storage Safety
- Rotation Procedures
- Safe Work Practices
- Outgoing
- Hygiene Practices
- Dessert making
- Work under pressure
- Customer service
Reference
Regan Pou(sou chef)
#0272617350
Sirkar Shetye(head chef)
#+64223173829
Timeline
Commis Chef
LSG Sky Chefs
06.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Garrison Public House
11.2022 - 04.2024
Catering Assistant
Eden Park
09.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Staff Member
NZMA
09.2022 - 11.2022
Part-time Assistant Cook
Taumeasina Island Resort
04.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Pesega High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cooking
NZMA Sylvia Park