Gracie Bean
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Versatile and hardworking professional with a Culinary Arts degree and a proven track record across diverse roles including baker, kitchen hand, orchard hand, and retail assistant. Brings strong hands-on experience in food preparation, quality control, time management, and customer service. Skilled in working efficiently under pressure, both independently and in team environments. Demonstrates physical endurance, adaptability, and a practical mindset from agricultural and hospitality roles, alongside strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities honed through retail and service positions
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchard Worker (Summer Seasons)
Vailima Orchard
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unexpected challenges in order to maintain a consistent workflow throughout the season.
Baker
Precinct Food
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
Kitchen Hand
Harbourside Grill
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
Retail Assistant
Paper Plus Richmond
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Processed a wide range of transactions, including EFTPOS payments, bill payments, banking deposits/withdrawals, and post office services.
- Handled parcel lodgements, PO box management, and identity verification services in accordance with NZ Post procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility by multitasking across departments, maintaining efficiency and professionalism in a high-paced setting.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and courteously.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy, Anthropology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZHigh School Diploma -
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson, NZ10-2018
Skills
- Collaborative team member
- Customer engagement
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen safety
- Dough preparation
- Product presentation
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Adaptive and creative
- Point of sale system management
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Baker
Precinct Food
04.2023 - 10.2024
Kitchen Hand
Harbourside Grill
01.2022 - 10.2022
Orchard Worker (Summer Seasons)
Vailima Orchard
09.2021 - 04.2025
Retail Assistant
Paper Plus Richmond
09.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Otago Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy, Anthropology
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Nelson College For Girls
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