Cara Cummings

I currently work 3 days a week in the kitchen. My main role is production cook for retail sales (ie. packaged goods, biscuits, granola, preserves, sauces chutneys etc). During cafe service hours, I am the shorthand cook for all menu items.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
• Collaborate with front of house staff to ensure smooth operations during peak meal times.
• Place food orders with suppliers on weekly basis
• Oversee junior staff and ensure front of house runs efficiently

My husband and I own our own business. We have been operating our building company for 15 years. I manage all aspects of the administrative tasks and liaise with clients.

• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
• Coordinate communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, permits, and other administrative functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Communications between local shires/council, heritage, building surveyors another relevant authorities.
• Preparing all building contracts
• Payroll - Xero

This position was a casual role and I assisted numerous times over the years in many different positions and worked with a number or different admin staff and teachers

• Relieve Front Desk reception
• Provided catering for events
• Assisted with organising and running events
• Relieve staff on PD days
• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
• General filing, data input, typing
• Created new documents for the new Learning Centre
• Assembled Graduation Portfolios for Yr12 students

• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and controlling costs.
• Mentored and trained employees to improve performance and encourage professional growth.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
• Enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional service and consistent product quality.
• Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing cafe environment.
• Catering for a variety of events
• Event planning and coordination (engagement parties, weddings, celebration of life, etc)

• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for shifts and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
• Handled incoming inquiries with professionalism, providing accurate information and assistance as needed.
• Adapted quickly to new software and processes, showcasing a strong ability to learn and grow within the role.
• Maintained detailed records of incoming deliveries, ensuring proper distribution or storage as required.
• Completed Business and Administration Management certificate