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Kasaya Manulevu

Newtown

Summary

I am a happy and relaxed person who takes pride in working hard and achieving my goals. I have over 16 years' experience working as a trained chef. I am excited to embark on my new career, and I believe that the skills I have learned from my career so far will be an advantage.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Baobab Cafe
03.2022 - Current
  • My role included making scones and muffins in the morning, and setting up the kitchen for a full breakfast and lunch.
  • Setting up the cabinet and also making cabinet items.
  • Prepping menu items throughout the day.
  • Rostering
  • Order and manage stocks.
  • Training new chefs.
  • Work in front of house when they're short of staff.

Peer Assesor

CNZ
Wellington
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assessed Three Different funding rounds for Emerging Artist through Pacific Arts in New Zealand
  • Participated in Panel Discussion to pick strong applicants who will be funded
  • Provided feedback to the applicants.

Media Assistant

The Conch
Wellington
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • I attended the L.A. premiere for the documentary of A Boy Called Piano as the media assistant for the company.

Actor

Outstanding Performance
Wellington
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • I played a patient for the RNCGP mock exams. Worked with 10 to 15 groups of GPs who are being marked by the doctors.
  • I worked with the negotiation team at the police college. I played a victim, and I worked with six different groups of detectives who were being marked.

Puppeteer

Tomorrow Rain
Wellington
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Lead Puppeteer for the First Queer TV Series for kids called "Little Apocalypse"

Assistant Associate

The Conch
Wellington
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted the Artistic Director in creating shows. Ensuring she has everything she needs in the rehearsal room.
  • Mentored an artist in applying for funding through COVID.
  • Book flights and accommodation for the artist.
  • Location scouting and talents for filming

Chef

Enigma Café
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • As the morning chef I am responsible for opening the cafe and setting up the kitchen.
  • In addition I serve a full breakfast/lunch menu, prep all the cabinet items, order/manage stock and create specials.

Unseen Performer

The Conch
Auckland
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Worked as an unseen performer for The Naked Samoans Do Magic. The show premiered for the Auckland Arts Festival.
  • I led the Team of unseen performers as well as working closely with the Actors

Chef

Baobab Cafe
05.2012 - 01.2018
  • My role included preparing menu and cabinet food items, ordering, managing incoming orders and general kitchen duties.

Chef

Sweet Fanny Anne
06.2009 - 12.2011
  • My main responsibilities for this role were, staff training, baking, managing the kitchen and planning menus.

Education

New Zealand Diploma - Screen Production Level 5

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
New Zealand
12-2022

New Zealand cerHficate - exercise - Level 4

NZHIF
Wellington
01.2018

London City and Guilds Diploma - cookery (Chef)

Whi=reia Polytechnic
Porirua, Wellington
01.2005

Skills

  • Dependable and diligent
  • Collaborative team member
  • Effective teaching skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Strong time management
  • Positive attitude

References

  • Clark Gardiner, +64 27 325 6739
  • Zaan Dean, +64 20 4179 4766

Timeline

Peer Assesor

CNZ
04.2024 - 10.2024

Media Assistant

The Conch
10.2023 - 11.2023

Actor

Outstanding Performance
03.2023 - 08.2023

Puppeteer

Tomorrow Rain
01.2023 - 02.2023

Chef

Baobab Cafe
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Associate

The Conch
01.2020 - 12.2021

Unseen Performer

The Conch
01.2019 - 03.2019

Chef

Enigma Café
04.2018 - 12.2019

Chef

Baobab Cafe
05.2012 - 01.2018

Chef

Sweet Fanny Anne
06.2009 - 12.2011

New Zealand Diploma - Screen Production Level 5

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

New Zealand cerHficate - exercise - Level 4

NZHIF

London City and Guilds Diploma - cookery (Chef)

Whi=reia Polytechnic

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