Suzan Abu Ghaneih
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with leadership experience at Longview Home and Village, excelling in team building and customer service. Proven track record in menu development and special dietary accommodations, ensuring high-quality meals while implementing waste reduction strategies. Committed to maintaining sanitation standards and enhancing food presentation for optimal resident satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Team Leader
Longview Home and Village
wellington, Tawa
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily food service operations and staff activities.
- Trained new team members on food safety and service procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured proper stock rotation.
- Assisted in developing menus that met dietary needs of residents.
- Worked closely with vendors to obtain the best possible prices on products while maintaining high quality standards.
Kitchen Hand
Cashmere Home by Enliven
wellington, johnsonville
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service in a busy kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspaces and equipment.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks and plating of dishes.
- Followed health and safety standards to maintain a sanitary work area.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Petra Shawarma
Auckland, kingsland
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes for daily meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
Skills
- Customer service
- Team building
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Food pairing
- Special dietary accommodations
- Food presentation
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Food cost control
- Waste reduction strategies
- Nutrition awareness
- Allergen awareness
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- NDIS Certificate of completion supporting safe and enjoyable meals . March 4, 2023
- NDIS Certificate of completion Quality . Safety. and You - NDIS worker orientation Module. March 4, 2023
- Certificate of completion introduction to Food Safety.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food Service Team Leader
Longview Home and Village
04.2023 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Cashmere Home by Enliven
02.2019 - 01.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
Petra Shawarma
07.2015 - 10.2017