Aletta Currie
Mannum,SA
Summary
Offering friendly and professional demeanour, with willingness to expand opportunities and continue gaining work-life skills. From working in kitchens and performing front and back of house operations, I have gained a range of skills to reflect perfect communication and maintain positive relationships. Working with Children has supported my character greatly, expanding my knowledge into the education system and the importance of child development and health.
Valued as a team leader, offering strong commitment, dedication and personable insights.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Happy Haven OSHC
07.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Followed and developed skills from the national learning frameworks, EYLF and MTOP.
- Wrote detailed Observations and Learnings Stories for families to enjoy and to support the education curriculum.
- Supported healthy eating standards by preparing children of a broad age range with food.
- Established a clean environment, including shared spaces, kitchens and outdoor areas.
Waitress
Mannum Community Club
01.2023 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple front and back of house tasks while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Following food safety guidelines and expectations.
- Clear and constructive communication between all areas of the establishment.
Waitress
Pretoria Hotel
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked within a fast-paced environment still ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Completed numerous trainings to support my career.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment by following essential health and safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mannum Community College
Mannum, SA12-2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Punctual and well spoken
- Attention to detail
- Safe food handling
- Hospitality service expertise
- Accurate money handling
Timeline
Educator
Happy Haven OSHC
07.2023 - Current
Waitress
Mannum Community Club
01.2023 - Current
Waitress
Pretoria Hotel
08.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Mannum Community College
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