Ngatupuna Peraua
Auckland
Summary
Committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality. Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. Hardworking and enthusiastic Job Title trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Catering Assistant
LSG Sky Chefs
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Catering Assistant
Krispy Kreme Donuts
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Liaised with suppliers to acquire fresh produce, high quality and sufficient stock for events.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Coordinated with various vendors to establish necessary supplies for events.
- Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Arranged furniture and added decorations to assist in setting up for catering events.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
Education
Tourism And Travel Management
The International Travel College Of New Zealand
Skills
- Kitchen Station Cleanliness
- Table Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Fish, Fowl and Poultry Cleaning
- Food Presentation
- Team Management
- Food Plating and Assembly
- Maintain Food Safety
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Goal Establishment
- Safe Food Handling
- Workstation Sanitation
- Sweeping and Mopping
Timeline
Catering Assistant
LSG Sky Chefs
11.2022 - 02.2023
Catering Assistant
Krispy Kreme Donuts
11.2021 - 01.2022
Tourism And Travel Management
The International Travel College Of New Zealand
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