Ashlei Corby
16 Spofforth Place Kelso,NSW
Summary
Trustworthy and dedicated individual with years of experience in a kitchen and serving customers. Talented at correctly taking order information and serving to customers quickly. Cheerful when assisting customers with requests and meeting special needs.
Reliable worker offering strong multitasking, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as strengths working under pressure in a fast paced, high volume atmosphere.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.
Motivated to learn, grow and excel in hospitality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Food We Do
Bathurst, NSW
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
Pastry Cook
Food We Do
Bathurst, NSW
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for ingredients, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and equipment, increasing overall productivity within the kitchen team.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
Customer Service Cashier
Bathurst Show (temporary)
Bathurst
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Provided primary customer support to customers in fast-paced environment.
- Collected products for customers.
Apprentice Chef
Bridge Hotel Perthville
Bathurst
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Learned over a number of different procedures of food preparation, including peeling and Julienne techniques, slicing and dicing techniques, grating, filleting, de-boning and de-seeding.
- Supervised and enhanced work of a 2- 3 person team producing more than 50+ meals per day.
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment such as deep fryers, grill, stove top and oven
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cleaned and changed old fryer oil, cleaned stations and work benches as well as equipment used, including floors after service.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Beverage Server
Bathurst 1000
Bathurst
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
Kitchen Hand
Panorama Hotel
Bathurst
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Sanitized all pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Checked pantry multiple times per shift and restocked it whenever food items were running low.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Night Stocker
Coles
Bathurst
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing pallets.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Unboxed product and placed on shelves according to layout and planogram guidelines.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
Coffee Shop Assistant
Johnny Bean Good
Bathurst
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Created over a number of drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
- Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
- Made and served different types of café beverages such as, juices, smoothies and coffees per day with speed, quality and consistency
Kitchen Helper
Royal Hotel
Oberon
12.2010 - 10.2015
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items that did not fit that are used often by kitchen staff.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
Education
Bachelor Of Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSWBathurst High Campus
BathurstSkills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Product organisation
- Food preparation
- Cleaning
- Product restocking
- Cash handling
- Cash register operation
- Customer service
- Adaptability to environment
- Ability to work independently
- Empathetic of others
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members under hugh pressure.
- Introduced and recommended new dishes to team and manager.
- Workshop First Nations Cultural Training
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
Certification
- Food safety supervisor
- Food safety Handler
- Statement of attainment in Responsible service of alcohol
- NN80000237A Basic Barista Skills
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
Barista
Food We Do
11.2023 - 03.2025
Pastry Cook
Food We Do
11.2023 - 03.2025
Customer Service Cashier
Bathurst Show (temporary)
05.2019 - 05.2019
Beverage Server
Bathurst 1000
10.2018 - 10.2018
Apprentice Chef
Bridge Hotel Perthville
11.2017 - 11.2018
Kitchen Hand
Panorama Hotel
08.2017 - 11.2017
Night Stocker
Coles
01.2017 - 07.2017
Coffee Shop Assistant
Johnny Bean Good
10.2015 - 03.2016
Kitchen Helper
Royal Hotel
12.2010 - 10.2015
Bathurst High Campus
Bachelor Of Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Charles Sturt University