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Kathryn Harris

Seaford,VIC

Summary

Cooking for over 30 years with the last 10 years in childcare. I have a passion for food and enjoy seeing people enjoy my creations. Hardworking and reliable. Always ready to help others when needed

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Cook

Mt Eliza House
Mount Eliza, VIC
06.2020 - Current
  • Reduced food waste by efficiently managing inventory and using proper storage techniques.
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health codes and regulations.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or themed meal days to create a fun and engaging dining experience for children.
  • Supported healthy eating habits among children through engaging cooking demonstrations and educational activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
  • Enhanced children''s meal satisfaction by planning and preparing nutritious and diverse menus.
  • Proactively resolved issues related to food supply shortages or delivery delays, ensuring minimal impact on meal service consistency.
  • Collaborated with childcare staff to accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences of children in care.

Childcare Cook

One Tree
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 06.2020

Menu planning

Ordering

Kitchen management

Record collaboration

Childcare Cook

Randstad
Melbourne, VIC
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health codes and regulations.
  • Supported healthy eating habits among children through engaging cooking demonstrations and educational activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
  • Enhanced children''s meal satisfaction by planning and preparing nutritious and diverse menus.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with food safety regulations, industry trends, and innovative cooking techniques.

Kitchen management

Childcare Cook

Guardian
Mount Eliza, VIC
05.2012 - 09.2016

Kitchen management

  • Reduced food waste by efficiently managing inventory and using proper storage techniques.
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health codes and regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with local vendors to source fresh, organic ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or themed meal days to create a fun and engaging dining experience for children.
  • Supported healthy eating habits among children through engaging cooking demonstrations and educational activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
  • Enhanced children''s meal satisfaction by planning and preparing nutritious and diverse menus.

Education

Year 11 -

Sandringham Secondary College
Sandringham, VIC
1993

Skills

  • Creativity in Cooking
  • Cooking techniques
  • Hygiene practices
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe Development
  • Allergy awareness
  • Child Nutrition
  • Menu Planning
  • Special diets
  • Food Preparation
  • Surface cleaning
  • Meal presentation
  • Food handling
  • Supervisory skills
  • Food Storage
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Product ordering

Timeline

Childcare Cook

Mt Eliza House
06.2020 - Current

Childcare Cook

One Tree
06.2019 - 06.2020

Childcare Cook

Randstad
05.2016 - 06.2019

Childcare Cook

Guardian
05.2012 - 09.2016

Year 11 -

Sandringham Secondary College
Kathryn Harris