Brendeen Pannett
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Energetically contributed to mecwacare's dietary team, enhancing food safety management and elevating dining experiences through expert food assembly and multitasking abilities. Excelled in fast-paced environments, significantly improving kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction by implementing rigorous food handling standards and fostering a culture of allergy awareness. Reliable food service worker bringing several years of experience in food preparation and customer service. Took orders and made food quickly. Knowledgeable and experienced in food handling procedures. Skilled Food Service Worker with comprehensive background in food preparation, customer service and sanitation regulations. Strengths include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quickly learning new tasks, and working efficiently under pressure. Proven ability to contribute positively to team efforts, resulting in improved overall customer satisfaction. Previous roles have seen increased efficiency and improvements in food safety practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Care Assistent
mecwacare
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and menus.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas, including floors, equipment, utensils, dishes, and refrigerators.
- Provided customer service by taking orders from customers and answering questions about menu items.
- Organized kitchen equipment for storage or cleaning purposes.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Delivered food trays to patients in hospitals or residents in nursing homes.
- Checked temperatures of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safe consumption.
- Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
Cafe Worker
The Flour Pot Cafe
Melbourne
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Prepared food orders, such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
- Ensured that all food items were prepared according to established recipes and standards.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order accuracy and delivery times.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures for taking orders, preparing drinks and foods, cleaning tables.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down stations prior to, after shift hours.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
- Responded to customer concerns efficiently, accurately and with detailed information.
- Scanned kitchen and service areas for items that needed to be cleaned or replenished and directed staff to complete tasks.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe dining environment.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Education
Certificate 111 in Individual Support
Academy of Helthcare
Melbourne, VIC09-2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Food assembly
- Food and beverage pairing
- Food allergy awareness
- Proper food temperatures
- Cooking procedures
- Food handling standards
- Plating and presentation
- Dishwashing and sanitization
- Food service standards
- Hiring procedures
- Kitchen operations management
- Food safety management
- Food presentation
- Allergy awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietary Care Assistent
mecwacare
01.2022 - Current
Cafe Worker
The Flour Pot Cafe
12.2018 - 11.2021
Certificate 111 in Individual Support
Academy of Helthcare
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