Ruzna Aster

• Supported Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and team supervision.
• Ensured food quality, consistency, and hygiene standards.
• Trained and guided junior kitchen staff.
• Managed inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Assisted in menu planning and execution of specials.
• Took charge during Head Chef's absence
• Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing effective time management strategies.
• Collaborated closely with front-of-house team, ensuring seamless service delivery.

• Operating a street food van, managing a rotating menu every fortnight (4 in total)
• Preparing and cooking food to high standards while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Overseeing sales, stock control, and financial management, including operating the till system.
• Managing and coordinating with other chefs, working closely with the Head Chef, Executive Chef, and Sous Chef.
• Contributing to menu planning and development.
• Participating in large-scale catering, including summer school programs serving a minimum of 2,000 students (ages 7-18) for lunch and dinner.
• Maintaining an up-to-date allergen certification and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Support hospitality and event catering as required such as graduation, alumni fine dining dinners and other key events
• Currently undergoing Sous Chef training to further develop culinary and leadership skills.

Provide confidential emotional support and crisis listening to individuals in distress.
• Develop strong active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills while adhering to safeguarding
and confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate with a team to maintain high-quality volunteer support services.

• Food preparation and cooking Breakfast,Lunch and special Events
• Inventory management
• Running service alone for Breakfast and Lunch
• Keeping organised and maintaining a clean work space.
• Recording cook temperatures and daily safety log
• Cooking meals from groups ranging from 15-250+ people
• Working closely with the head chef to ensure smooth running of the kitchen.

• Developed marketing strategies for effective brand positioning.
• Directed content creation, boosting organic traffic on digital platforms.
• Enhanced brand awareness by devising creative promotional activities.
• Identified new customer segments and target audiences to expand reach.
• Maintained updated knowledge of emerging marketing trends and technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance strategies.

• Managed laundry process, washing, drying, folding clothes; keeping wardrobe tidy.
• Ensured spotless and tidy environment by performing comprehensive house cleaning tasks.
• Maintained high hygiene standards for improved living conditions.
• Fulfilled special requests from homeowners to meet individual preferences.
• Interacted positively and professionally with residents, maintaining excellent service standards.

Working alongside Architecture firms such as KCA and Adam Khan.
Focusing on regeneration projects based in South Kilburn.

• Enhanced community engagement by organising local forums and events.
• Led a team of volunteers during community renovation projects, leading to improved facilities.
• Empowered locals by initiating capacity-building workshops which enhanced their skill sets significantly.
• Conducted regular community surveys to identify needs and preferences of residents.
• Collaborated closely with town planners on urban design matters, contributing towards cohesive urban landscapes.

• Shadowing the senior project manager while carrying out tasks such
  as going to stakeholder meetings, carrying out admin tasks, making phone calls when required.
• Learned many core skills such as being more independent and taking initiative when needed.
• Improved workplace organisation with proper file system maintenance.
• Maintained confidential files for enhanced privacy and security.
• Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
• Prioritised daily workloads to meet crucial deadlines.

• Provided assistance with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, brushing teeth creating a routine for self-care among kids.
• Kept living spaces neat and clean to maintain a proper hygienic environment.
• Ensured child safety during indoor and outdoor activities for peace of mind of parents.
• Demonstrated flexibility regarding scheduling needs resulting in high levels of parent satisfaction.
• Maintained healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
• Assisted children with homework, resulting in improvement in their academic performance.
• Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
• Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.

• Worked along many other chefs in a high pace environment
• Focused on creating signature dishes for guest
• Working as part of a production line for events catering over 500 guests a night
• Ensured consistent adherence to company regulations in regards to health and hygiene

• Handled hot and cold food
• Delivered food to guests in an orderly manner
• Setting up food carts completed with polished cutlery and condiments
• Communicated with kitchen staff and team members effectively

• Visited many major hospitals and had a deeper look into the roles within the NHS
• Worked alongside Imperial College
• Plan and pitch several presentations within small groups
• Visiting different departments such as oncology, radiology and cardiology to better understand the roles making notes on how to improve patient experience
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

• Worked alongside the American school
  
• Treated as members of the UN and where given a country to represent. (UAE)
• Had to debate and talk over many major topics that affect the current world.
• Drastically improved debating and public speaking skills.

• Collaborated with local secondary schools
• Worked alongside Farrell's architecture to create sustainable ideas that could be implemented within the local area.
• Had to pitch our ideas to architecture firms and local governing bodies which proved to be a success.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Participated in site visits ensuring architectural compliance with blueprints.
• Drafted detailed scale drawings, contributing to precision and accuracy in construction.
• Collaborated with senior architects to create sustainable building designs.