Rocklyn Taokia

Able to communicate effectively and efficiently with workmates. Also able to work efficiently in new areas. I understand a lot about food, i understand the practices about food safety, cross contamination, food preparation from work experience at both the Pizzeria Italiana and The Markets. Im also equipped with strong problem solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication and active listening skills. Hospitality is the area i am strong at, but i am also kind, reliable, responsible, and very keen to get the job done.

• Achieved 1st place by completing a magic box with accuracy and efficiency in a cooking competition.—2024
• Came 1st place during an ancillary competition(SCA) and beat the 12th place person in the world, because of this an opportunity arise for me to compete in texas. —2024
• Came 2nd place for my coconut ancillary competition—2024

Im very passionate all types and categories of food, and learning about food. It has been a hobby of mine since I was a little kid and I was strongly encouraged and influenced by my mother who is the President of the Cook Islands Chefs Association. Cooking has always been my strong attribute, not only cooking but also handling food, I am able to do almost about anything, I can debone chickens, cut, slice, dice, cheffernard, marinate and more. I also understand a lot about food from my mum and work experience, the dangers of raw food, cross contamination, food safety, and food preparation.