Ain Stewart
MERRIMAC,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with over 15 years of experience in the food industry, demonstrating exceptional time management, a strong foundation in occupational health and safety (OH&S), and a commitment to high-quality service standards. Skilled in staff training and supervision, having successfully mentored numerous team members in a fast-paced environment. Recently transitioning into the animal care field, with one year of hands-on experience as a kennel handler at the Animal Welfare League. Completed Certificate III in Companion Animal Services, developing essential skills in animal handling, husbandry, and welfare. Passionate about animal handling and eager to continue building a career in veterinary nursing with a focus on compassionate, efficient and safety conscious service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
Arcare St James
01.2019 - Current
- General back and front house servicing
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Specifically baked basic cake and decorated for resident's birthday
Café Attendant
Arcare St James
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Adhering to strict health and food safety standards, regulations and procedures
- Building strong relationship with residents and families
- Responding to resident queries and complaints
- Performing basic cookery and baking
- Maintained clean dining room, lobby and service areas at all times
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Environmental Food Service Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
10.2013 - 01.2018
- General back and front house servicing
- Adhering to strict health and food safety standards, regulations and procedures
- Building strong relationship with residents and families
- Responding to resident queries and complaints
- Performing basic cookery
- Maintained clean dining room, lobby and service areas at all times
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
Animal Attendant
Animal Welfare League Qld
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to dogs
- Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues
- Cared for a wide range of animals, including rodents and exotic birds
- Cleaned and maintained laboratory area
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities.
Animal Attendant
Animal Management Centre
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities
- Cleaned and maintained laboratory area
- Bathed, trimmed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.
Education
Certificate 3 in Companion Animal Services - undefined
Queensland Institute of TAFE - TAFE
2016
Queensland Certificate of Education - undefined
Upper Coomera State College
2011
Skills
- Exceptional time management & organizational skills
- Team Oriented
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Enthusiastic learner and able to integrate new procedures quickly
- Menu Memorization
- Working Quickly
- Customer Service
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Café Attendant
Arcare St James
01.2019 - 09.2021
Food Service Assistant
Arcare St James
01.2019 - Current
Animal Attendant
Animal Welfare League Qld
12.2016 - 12.2017
Animal Attendant
Animal Management Centre
02.2016 - 06.2016
Environmental Food Service Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
10.2013 - 01.2018
Certificate 3 in Companion Animal Services - undefined
Queensland Institute of TAFE - TAFE
Queensland Certificate of Education - undefined
Upper Coomera State College
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