Donna-Lee Beechey
Dalyellup,WA
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with a proven track record at Huon Eldercare and the Royal Australian Airforce, excelling in cooking, food preparation, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Enhanced customer satisfaction through exceptional service and a focus on safety and quality. Skilled in team collaboration and adept at improving operational efficiency.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Food Service Worker
Huon Eldercare
02.2001 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Self Employed Cafe Owner
Self-employeed
04.1995 - 04.2000
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and favorable pricing terms.
- Expanded menu offerings to cater to diverse dietary needs, increasing overall appeal of the cafe.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing cafe environment.
- Continually refined menu options based on customer feedback, ensuring a variety of choices that appealed to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
- Enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional service and consistent product quality.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and controlling costs.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Cook
Royal Australian Airforce
01.1990 - 04.1995
Education
Cert 3 Commercial Cookery
TAFE Tasmania08-2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
Timeline
Cook/Food Service Worker
Huon Eldercare
02.2001 - 11.2023
Self Employed Cafe Owner
Self-employeed
04.1995 - 04.2000
Cook
Royal Australian Airforce
01.1990 - 04.1995
Cert 3 Commercial Cookery
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