Ben Smith
Summary
Detail-oriented food preparation worker with expertise in sanitation procedures and safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain high kitchen hygiene standards and deliver exceptional customer service.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
churchlands canteen
churchlands
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared food items following established recipes and portion sizes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely and efficient food service.
- Monitored food quality during preparation to ensure safety compliance.
- Served meals and addressed dietary inquiries to support customer service.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, preventing cross-contamination of food products.
construction worker
Gt construction
Perth
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas accurately.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
nightshift cleaner
mrs macs
morley
2008 - 2018
- Executed cleaning of floors, walls, and windows with industrial-grade cleaning equipment to ensure hygienic environments.
- Ensured cleanliness in large industrial spaces by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high standards.
- Trained new staff on effective cleaning techniques and safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while performing duties inside the building.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents that occur within the building.
- Cleaned restrooms, break rooms, offices, hallways and stairwells in industrial buildings.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Sanitized door knobs, handles, light switches using disinfectant wipes inside the building.
- Swept and mopped floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures in industrial buildings.
- Operated floor machines such as buffers or burnishers to clean carpets within the building.
- Dusted furniture, equipment, partitions, and other surfaces in industrial buildings.
- Washed walls with water or detergent solutions to remove dirt and stains from them inside the building.
- Used ladders to reach high areas for cleaning purposes in industrial buildings.
- Emptied garbage cans and replaced liners in industrial buildings.
- Transported trash bags to disposal area outside of the building.
- Worked around in-operation machinery and with disassembled machinery to remove buildup and restore surfaces to desired cleanliness.
- Set up high-pressure pumps, vacuums and water-based systems to complete cleaning jobs.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Reported maintenance issues to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Cleared snow, leaves, and debris from walkways and entrances to ensure safe access.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Cleared snow, leaves, and debris from walkways and entrances to ensure safe access.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mandurah Senior High School
Mandurah, WASkills
- Food safety compliance
- Food handling safety
- Food contact sanitation
- Sanitation procedures
- Sanitization techniques
- Food storage techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Portion control
- Food assembly
- Quality assessment
- Quality control inspection
- Time management
- Kitchen organization
- Prep station maintenance
- Workstation organization
- Kitchen hygiene standards
- Hot table management
- Cooking equipment maintenance
- Industrial cleaning
- Equipment operation
- Floor scrubbing
- Waste management
- Waste management practices
- Food waste reduction
- Customer service
- Order fulfillment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Verbal communication
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance reporting
- Strong coordination
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen hygiene standards
- Strong coordination
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
churchlands canteen
07.2022 - 01.2025
construction worker
Gt construction
06.2006 - 06.2007
nightshift cleaner
mrs macs
2008 - 2018
High School Diploma -
Mandurah Senior High School