Asenaca Koroicakobau
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in diverse roles, from Banquet Cook at Montage Hotel to dedicated Caregiver. Excelled in time management and supportive care, enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining banquet operations. Proven ability to quickly adapt, prioritize tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baquet Cook
Montage Hotel
Healdsburg, CA
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated with banquet staff to ensure accurate timing for delivery of hot entrees to guests' tables.
- Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, ensuring proper presentation, portioning and temperature.
- Maintained records related to food production including number of meals served at each event.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, utensils and surfaces after each shift.
- Inspected supplies received from vendors prior to storage or use in order to verify quality assurance standards.
- Communicated effectively with banquet staff regarding orders placed by guests during events.
- Stocked inventory of ingredients for upcoming meals and ensured freshness of all products used.
- Executed set menus for banquets with cuisine from diverse regions.
- Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions.
- Maintained strict standards for portion sizes and inventory management to consistently meet budget targets.
- Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards.
- Kept kitchen work stations, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized between banquet rushes.
- Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Elder Care Provider
Voight Family
Healdsburg, CA
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed individual care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
- Accompanied elderly clients to medical appointments and assisted in communicating with healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to elderly clients and their families.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a safe environment for elderly clients by providing assistance with mobility devices and fall prevention techniques.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and monitored for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation, playing games, reading books.
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines provided by the client's physician or dietitian.
- Transported elderly clients to social activities, such as religious services, shopping trips or recreational outings.
- Encouraged independence while assisting with activities that may be difficult due to physical limitations or cognitive impairment.
- Assisted in housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting when necessary.
- Reported any changes in client behavior or condition immediately to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized personal items including clothing, linens and toiletries so they are easily accessible for the client.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Supported individuals' desires for dignity by compassionately assisting with personal hygiene.
- Kept room spaces, linens and restrooms clean and refreshed with supplies.
- Logged vital signs, conditions and behaviors in [Software] for clinician review.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, tidying up living areas and washing dishes.
- Helped arrange transportation services for doctor visits or errands if needed by the client.
- Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Facilitated coordination between primary care physician and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during difficult times.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Kubersky Family
Petaluma, CA
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Administered medications or treatments as instructed by the RN Case Manager or physician orders.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line
Honolulu, HI
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes, standards, and dietary guidelines.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Assisted with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
- Stocked kitchen items such as spices and condiments.
- Organized storage areas for food supplies.
- Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
- Checked quality of ingredients before adding them to a dish or meal.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as knives or cleaning supplies.
- Ensured proper portion sizes were served during meal times.
- Labeled containers properly with contents and date information.
- Operated commercial appliances including mixers, grinders, slicers, steamers.
- Performed daily maintenance on equipment such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding menu changes or special orders.
- Provided assistance to cooks in preparing meals during busy periods.
- Restocked shelves with new ingredients after use.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members about any issues related to food service operations.
- Took initiative in training new employees on proper safety protocols within the kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches according to customer's orders or supervisor's instructions and approved procedures.
- Planned and organized daily work schedules in accordance with established menus, special events, seasons and special requests.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food.
- Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment including industrial size mixers and [Type] tools.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Postal Carrier
USPS
Petaluma, CA
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized outgoing mail in the correct order for delivery.
- Loaded mail onto truck for delivery route.
- Maintained records of all packages received and delivered along with any necessary paperwork.
- Inspected mail bags to ensure they were properly sealed before loading them onto trucks for delivery.
- Delivered special-handling mail such as certified, insured, registered, and express items.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with customers regarding postal services offered.
- Adhered to company policies related to handling customer complaints professionally and promptly.
- Ensured that all packages were correctly labeled according to USPS regulations prior to delivery.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Used road maps or GPS to verify routes and designated addresses.
Education
Diploma Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Sacramento, CA11.2015
High School Diploma -
Laucala Bay Secondary School
Fiji Islands12.2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Supportive Personality
- Coordination Skills
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Fast Learner
- Records Maintenance
- Care Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Client Transportation
- CPR Certification
- Client Records Management
- Client Satisfaction
- Attentive to People
- Schedule Maintenance
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Fiji
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Infection Control & Prevention
- Adult, child,baby First Aid/CPR/AED
- Certificate in Completion-Basic Firefighting (SHLSOS-53)
- Certificate in Completion-Personal Safety & Social Responsibility(SHLSOS-359)
- Certificate in Completion-Maritime Security Awareness(SHLSOS-561)
- Certificate in Completion-Personal Survival Techniques(SHLSOS-363)
- Certificate in Completion-Crowd Management (SHLSOS-142)
- Certificate in Completion-First Aid,CPR,AED (SHLSOS-203)
- Certificate in Completion-Basic Employment Training Plumbing
- Certificate in Completion of Culinary Arts Course
- Certificate in Completion of Exploring Air Travel & Tourism
- Certificate in completion in English- Hotel Reception & Front Desk
Voluntary work
- Served as a Volunteer for Fiji Fashion during Fiji Fashion week October, 2012. Had responsibility to help with Stage Set up & Decoration, cleaning, model fitting, F&B Attendant and ushering guests on main event.
- Served as a volunteer for the Fiji Vodafone Hibiscus Festival Event 2016 as part of the Protocol, Stage,Production,Hospitality sub committee.
- Volunteer Model- Utah Pacific Fashion Show 2023
- Volunteer Model- Fiji Fashion Runway SFO 2023
Timeline
Baquet Cook
Montage Hotel
02.2024 - 05.2025
Elder Care Provider
Voight Family
11.2021 - 11.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
Kubersky Family
09.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line
08.2018 - 03.2019
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
02.2018 - 07.2018
Postal Carrier
USPS
10.2017 - 12.2017
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
02.2017 - 05.2018
Diploma Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Laucala Bay Secondary School