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Karen Calcedo

Reservoir,VIC

Summary

I'm a dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in kitchen operations, specializing in both front and back-of-house roles. Known for reliability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. I am eager to contribute my expertise to new challenges and environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook at Puckapunyal Army Barracks

Ventia
Puckapunyal, VIC
05.2017 - 10.2023
  • Preparing and serving meals for military personnel ranging from 50 - 400 people.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.

Manager on Duty

William T Onus Hostel
Thornbury, VIC
03.2010 - 10.2017
  • Ensured the hostel was clean and well-maintained by regularly inspecting rooms and common areas.
  • Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
  • Collected rent from residents.
  • Monitored employee attendance records in order to maintain accurate payroll information.
  • Ordered food and supplies weekly to the needs of the Hostel.

Customer Service Representative

Cafe Entity
Collingwood, VIC
01.2008 - 02.2010
  • Customer service
  • Made coffee for patrons
  • Prepared all food to be sold on daily basis

Cook

ST Aidan's Nursing Home
Thornbury, VIC
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • Assisting with feeding elderly.
  • Rotation of food stocks
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Ordering food from various companies.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying bins.

Casual Employer

Various Take Away Shops
, VIC
09.2002 - 11.2005
  • Customer service
  • Preparing food
  • Deep frying

Cook

William T Onus Hostel
Thornbury, VIC
02.2002 - 09.2004
  • Preparing menus.
  • Food preparation & cooking
  • Cleaning and maintaining kitchen standards

Rearing Children

Home Duties
11.1995 - 01.2002
  • Domestic mum raising two children

Cook

Ruby's Bed & Breakfast Restaurant
Maldon, VIC
01.1993 - 10.1995
  • Customer service.
  • Taking food orders and cooked to order.
  • Cleaning and maintaining kitchen.

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Food Handling and Preparation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Positive and Professional
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Qualified in Commercial Cookery
  • Food Safety Supervisor
  • All About Allergens - For Cooks and Chefs, Camps and Food Services
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Stress Management
  • Resilience in the Workplace
  • Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods
  • Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook at Puckapunyal Army Barracks

Ventia
05.2017 - 10.2023

Manager on Duty

William T Onus Hostel
03.2010 - 10.2017

Customer Service Representative

Cafe Entity
01.2008 - 02.2010

Cook

ST Aidan's Nursing Home
01.2006 - 05.2007

Casual Employer

Various Take Away Shops
09.2002 - 11.2005

Cook

William T Onus Hostel
02.2002 - 09.2004

Rearing Children

Home Duties
11.1995 - 01.2002

Cook

Ruby's Bed & Breakfast Restaurant
01.1993 - 10.1995

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