Mele Sauaga
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Figtree aged care facilities
Newcastle
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas daily.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and cooking tasks efficiently.
- Organized and stored food supplies according to safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment effectively.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped kitchen floors daily to uphold sanitation and safety standards.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
Pick and pack
Steggels
Newcastle
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Pick and pack
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Optometric Technician
Essilor
Henderson
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Helped fit contact lenses on customers per doctor's instructions.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
- Picked and packed
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Facilitated the ordering and dispensing of eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring timely delivery to patients.
Education
Chanel Collage
Apia, SamoaSkills
- Food safety standards
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Cleaning procedures
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Continuous improvement
- Dedicated work ethic
- Heavy lifting
Languages
Samoan
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Figtree aged care facilities
04.2025 - 06.2026
Pick and pack
Steggels
02.2025 - 04.2025
Optometric Technician
Essilor
09.2019 - 01.2025
Chanel Collage