Colleen Haggarty
Derby,WA
Summary
Dedicated General Hand with experience supporting smooth daily operations through tool operation, time management, and team coordination. Strong attention to detail, organized work habits, and a friendly, customer-focused attitude help maintain safe and efficient results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Hand
Mercy Care
Derby, WA
11.2024 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Renal Hostel
Derby, WA
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Prepared renal-appropriate meals according to diet orders and kitchen standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Assigned daily cooking tasks and tracked food preparation progress.
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards for compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on preparation techniques, recipes, and dish presentation.
- Trained staff on recipe consistency and safe food handling.
- Conducted regular meetings with kitchen staff to discuss menu updates, gather customer feedback, and address operational challenges.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes. through updated work systems.
- Monitored waste levels during shifts to minimize spoilage and maintain cost-effectiveness.
- Checked ingredients for freshness, safety, and proper storage.
- Followed sanitation practices across cooking stations and equipment.
- Coordinated meal timing with hostel service schedules.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies and kitchen utensils.
- Coordinated ordering of ingredients, supplies, and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Stored food products at proper temperatures per health department standards.
- Reviewed daily production sheets for product specifications and portion control procedures.
- Kept accurate inventory records for food items received and used in kitchen.
- Helped develop training materials for new staff on safety practices, sanitation protocols, and other policies.
- Provided guidance to employees on job duties and performance expectations.
- Developed menus within budget guidelines while supporting high-quality dining experience for customers.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to confirm proper maintenance.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to confirm proper maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Night Cliff Senior High
Darwin, NT11-1973
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Tool operation
- Physical stamina
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Effective collaboration
- Communication
- Verbal communication
- Customer support
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
General Hand
Mercy Care
11.2024 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Renal Hostel
09.2019 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Night Cliff Senior High