Ella-Blue Hadfield
Glenmore Park,NSW
Summary
Reliable Cafe Assistant with experience in customer service, food preparation, and cafe operations. Strengths include multitasking, communication skills, and attention to detail. Have consistently contributed to creating a welcoming environment for customers while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in all tasks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Assistant
Franky & Co
Emu Plains
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served beverages in a fast-paced cafe environment.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and dietary preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory levels for efficiency.
- Engaged with customers to create a friendly cafe atmosphere.
- Followed food safety standards during food preparation and handling.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues in order to ensure smooth operations throughout shifts.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including countertops, tables, shelves and equipment.
- Followed health and safety regulations when handling food items or operating machinery.
- Greeted customers upon their arrival at the cafe and provided them with menu options.
- Assisted in preparing coffee, tea and other beverages according to customers' orders.
- Cleaned dishes after each meal period using appropriate cleaning supplies.
Sandwich Artist
Murrays Sandwich Shop
Cranebrook
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications and menu guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Stocked ingredients and supplies, ensuring freshness and availability during service.
- Followed food safety procedures to maintain quality and hygiene standards.
- Contributed to a positive dining experience through friendly customer interactions.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card, and voucher.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows, and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
- Trimmed meats and cheeses for sandwiches as needed.
- Monitored temperature of freezers and coolers throughout shift.
- Organized inventory for efficient restocking of products.
Catering Waitress
Jo's Catering
Glenmore Park
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Set tables with attention to detail for events and functions.
- Served food and beverages to guests in a timely manner.
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for large gatherings.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival at catered events.
- Performed light dishwashing duties when needed.
- Kept track of beverage orders, refilled glasses as needed, and collected payment for drinks when appropriate.
- Responded quickly to requests from guests or management staff members.
- Assisted in setting up decorations such as centerpieces and banners for special occasions.
- Checked temperatures of hot foods prior to serving them.
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
Education
Glenmore Park High School
Glenmore Park, NSW12-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Cash handling
- Problem resolution
- Food preparation proficiency
- Effective communication
- Cafe inventory
- Food safety compliance
- Table setting
- Catering coordination
- Team development
- Food safety management
- Food storage
- Goal setting
- Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafe Assistant
Franky & Co
01.2024 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Murrays Sandwich Shop
01.2024 - 04.2025
Catering Waitress
Jo's Catering
01.2023 - 01.2024
Glenmore Park High School