Isabell Van Der Meer
Salisbury North,SA
Summary
Organised and dependable individual with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Independently seek out training opportunities to better myself, both personally and professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maritime Logistics Chef/ Federation Guard
Royal Australian Navy
06.2017 - 09.2025
- Ships emergency medical team
- Commissioning crew of HMAS Sydney
- Commissioning officers commendation 2019
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
- Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation course
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Australian Defence Medal
- ADF weapons use and safety trained
Hospitality Worker
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Performed deep cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
- Excellent customer service to support company reputation and patron satisfaction.
- Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organised work environment.
- Communicated with customers to promptly resolve complaints and address inquiries.
- Trained new/ old members on barista coffee machine.
Kitchen Hand
Scott Damien’s On The Lakes
03.2013 - 01.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Did additional tasks as required such as waitress, barista, bartend and basic food prep/ make homemade pasta.
Child Care Provider
Good Start Early Learning
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and games.
Hospitality Worker
Maria’s Fish And Chips
06.2012 - 08.2015
- First employment while being a full time high school student.
- learning to work effectively as a team
- Management skills/ leadership skills
- Costumer service skills
- Food safety standards
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Certificate of Proficiency
Apprenticeship And Traineeship
ACT, 200108.2020
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Holmesglen Institute
Southbank, VIC02.2018
Year 12 -
St Columbans Collage
Caboolture, QLD12.2016
Diploma - Emergency Health Care
Australian Paramedical College
Skills
- Chef Knowledge
- Military Logistics
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- Safe handling of food and equipment
- Following orders
- Management
- Team work
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Physically fit
- First aid
- Barista
- CPR training
- Self-motivated
- Military weapons trained
Sports/ Achievements/ Hobbies
- Netball at St columns college/ club netball 2005- current. MVP in 2016
- Touch football at St Columbans college
- Touch football club Monday nights 2013-2016. Won 2/3 grand finals in 2013
- Military cadets Friday nights 2011-2017
- 2015 promoted to Corporal
- 2016 promoted to Sergeant
- Clay shooting with father
References
Gerard and Scott Toohey former owners of Scott Damien's on the lakes
Mobile: 0419226789 & 0407764957
David Walker, PO Chef in the Royal Australian Navy
Mobile: 0432409083
Ben Woodlock, Leading Seaman in the Royal Australian Navy
mobile: 0412376438
Timeline
Maritime Logistics Chef/ Federation Guard
Royal Australian Navy
06.2017 - 09.2025
Child Care Provider
Good Start Early Learning
02.2014 - 12.2016
Hospitality Worker
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2013 - 02.2017
Kitchen Hand
Scott Damien’s On The Lakes
03.2013 - 01.2017
Hospitality Worker
Maria’s Fish And Chips
06.2012 - 08.2015
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Certificate of Proficiency
Apprenticeship And Traineeship
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Holmesglen Institute
Year 12 -
St Columbans Collage
Diploma - Emergency Health Care
Australian Paramedical College