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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, 2001
08.2020

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Holmesglen Institute
Southbank, VIC
02.2018

Year 12 -

St Columbans Collage
Caboolture, QLD
12.2016

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
Isabell Van Der Meer