CHARLENE RODGERS
Mackay,QLD
Summary
To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Ferdy Haven's Rehabilitation Centre
Palm Island, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepare and serve meals to clients
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
St Mary MacKillop Goodoo Early Learning Centre
Palm Island, QLD
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Preparing meals for children
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Sewing
QITE - CDEP
Mareeba, QLD
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Making curtains, shorts & bags
- Increased student retention rates within the sewing program through engaging instruction, supportive feedback, and fostering a sense of accomplishment.
- Bolstered workplace safety by adhering to best practices when using sewing machines and handling sharp tools.
Potato picking
Masaso Farming
Tolga, QLD
09.2006 - 10.2006
- Promoted workplace safety culture by proactively identifying potential risks and taking appropriate preventative measures to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Enabled accurate record-keeping by thoroughly documenting daily activities, yields, and any notable occurrences during harvests.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for harvested potatoes by thorough inspection before packaging or transport to processing facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting work methods based on varying weather conditions or crop requirements.
Horse Riding Program
Wongu Homestead
Dimbulah, QLD
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Promoted an ethical approach to horse care and handling within the stable, modeling respect for animals while upholding industry standards in all aspects of daily operations.
- Enhanced horse care by providing daily grooming, feeding, and exercising routines.
- Enhanced rider safety through proper equipment fitting and maintenance checks before each riding session.
Education
Year 12 Certificate -
Shalom Christian College
Townsville, QLD12.2001
Year 10 -
Mareeba State High School
Mareeba, QLD11.1999
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Supply Restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Contamination prevention
- Cake Decoration
- Icing techniques
- Expert Piping Techniques
Timeline
Cook
St Mary MacKillop Goodoo Early Learning Centre
01.2013 - 01.2013
Cook
Ferdy Haven's Rehabilitation Centre
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sewing
QITE - CDEP
01.2007 - 05.2007
Potato picking
Masaso Farming
09.2006 - 10.2006
Horse Riding Program
Wongu Homestead
01.2006 - 04.2006
Year 12 Certificate -
Shalom Christian College
Year 10 -
Mareeba State High School