Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Melanie Walker

SUCCESS,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cafeteria Cook

Trailway Enterprise
Atwell, WA
02.2021 - Current
  • Maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
  • Cooked and served meals for large groups of people, adhering to established recipes.
  • Ordered supplies as needed from vendors or suppliers to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Stored prepared foods in designated containers and refrigerators at correct temperature requirements.
  • Assisted with unloading deliveries of food products as required.
  • Ensured the quality of all ingredients used in the preparation of menu items was up to standard prior to use.
  • Operated cash registers as needed during peak meal times, processing customer payments accurately.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from customers regarding menu items or other related issues.
  • Adhered strictly to health regulations regarding food handling, storage, preparation and serving standards.
  • Followed proper food handling and sanitation techniques to promote clean and healthy environment.

Pastry Chef

Mels Cakes
SUCCESS, WA
01.2005 - Current
  • Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
  • Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
  • Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
  • Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Ordered necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels of baking ingredients.
  • Inspected finished goods before packaging them up for sale or delivery.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly cleaned, maintained, stored and calibrated regularly.

Baker

Coles Supermarkets
Melville, WA
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
  • Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
  • Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
  • Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.

Pastry Chef

Danish Patisserie
Bassendean, WA
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
  • Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.
  • Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
  • Monitored food quality and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior bakery staff members.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.

Education

Pastry Chef/ Baker

Bentley Tafe
Bentley, WA
01-2002

High School Diploma -

South Fremantle SHS
South Fremantle WA
10-1996

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Waste Reduction
  • Food Storage
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Cooking techniques
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hygiene standards

Affiliations

  • Level 1 Netball Coach
  • Level 2 Basketball coach
  • Secretary Jandakot Lakes JCC for 8 years
  • Equipment manager for Diamonds netball club for 4 years

Accomplishments

  • Apprentice of the year 2002
  • Nestle Confectionary best in chocolate confectionary 2002
  • 1st prize Perth Royal Show 2001 for Blueberry muffins
  • 1st Prize Perth Royal Show 2003 Vanilla Slice
  • Life Member Jandakot Lakes JCC 2021

Certification

  • Certificate III Baking
  • Certificate III Pastry Cooking
  • Certificate III Cake Decorating

Timeline

Cafeteria Cook

Trailway Enterprise
02.2021 - Current

Baker

Coles Supermarkets
01.2020 - 02.2021

Pastry Chef

Danish Patisserie
01.2016 - 01.2020

Pastry Chef

Mels Cakes
01.2005 - Current

Pastry Chef/ Baker

Bentley Tafe

High School Diploma -

South Fremantle SHS

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