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Natasha Bentley

Natasha Bentley

Sydney,Australia

Summary

NATASHA BENTLEY - Honest, precise and reliable. Flexible in attitude, good nature, and sociable. Eager to learn from, and communicate with people, from all walks of life. Service and a balanced healthy approach to life is my path. Great with children being a mother and appreciates the beauty in life.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Chef

Marist Brothers
Randwick Sydney NSW
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Prepared a variety of Lunch and Dinner Meats including chicken lamb beef fish and an assortment of vegetable dishes and desserts. Cooked for 16-17 people.

Canteen Chef

Waverley Boys college
Sydney, Australia
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

ACTOR- BACKGROUND

MCTV
Sydney, Australia
08.2017 - Current
  • Complying with production regulations
  • Working along side other cast and crew, directors, actors and celebrities
  • Early call times and long hours
  • Improvisation and thinking on the spot.

Waitress

Bowls & Burgers Bronte
Sydney, Australia
08.2022 - 08.2023

Food preparation and table service, lunch and dinner. Dish washing and Uber order coordination. Party service and liaising with the chefs.

PRIMARY ETHICS TEACHER

Clovelly Public School
Waverley, Australia
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • I taught Kindergarten and year 1 Ethics as part of the scripture class once a week, where i had about 26 children in each class.

MANAGER AVEDA QVB

Estée Lauder
Erskineville, Australia
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Performed customer needs assessments and coordinated them with the supply chain and quality teams
  • Completed routine store inventories
  • Resolved customer service issues promptly
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards
  • Maintained work environment in clean and sanitary manner
  • Managed all aspects of store operations, organization, maintenance and purchasing functions
  • Submitted orders for new inventory
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
  • Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company's mission and values
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.

RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT

Aveda Sydney
Australia
07.2008 - 08.2010

SALES ASSISTANT MANAGER FASHION BOUTIQUE

Tree Of Life
Brookvale, Australia
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Retail sales at Tree of Life boutique
  • Asst
  • Manager - Warringah store
  • Brief stint at 'Living Energies' crystal store.

Hostess

Cramer properties
Australia
08.2005 - 08.2005

A short Real estate gig at an esteemed property in Sydney showing potential buyers the apartments.

Customer service manager

City Apothecary health and yoga
Australia
05.2004 - 08.2005

Reception duties at a Sydney yoga space.

Casual chef-corporate events

Harasty's Hospitality
Australia
06.2004 - 07.2005

Corporate chef jobs at ANZ and Deloit’s in Sydney CBD.

Retail sales

About Life
Australia
08.2003 - 05.2005

Retail sales

Yoga warehouse
Australia
04.2004 - 08.2004

Basic reception duties at a yoga space

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Gulf Air
Bahrain
01.1999 - 05.2003

Stewardess and assistant chef

Shireen
Cannes, France
05.1998 - 10.1998

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Radisson Hotel
New Delhi, India
09.1996 - 05.1998
  • Bakery & confectionary.

Industrial training

The Leela Kempinski-Bombay
India
04.1994 - 09.1994

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

TAFE Ultimo
06.2011

Yoga Synergy -

Bondi Junction
08.2009

Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering and Applied Nutrition -

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
06.1996

HSC & BSc. Life sciences, chemistry -

St. Xaviers College
01.1993

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Customer Service Skills

Imdb

IMDB

Personal Information

Title: Receptionist

Hobbies and Interests

  • Health and Fitness
  • Yoga
  • Communicating
  • Being in Nature
  • Dancing
  • Cooking
  • Swimming

Languages

French
Elementary
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Aged Care Chef

Marist Brothers
06.2023 - Current

Canteen Chef

Waverley Boys college
02.2023 - Current

Waitress

Bowls & Burgers Bronte
08.2022 - 08.2023

PRIMARY ETHICS TEACHER

Clovelly Public School
07.2018 - 01.2020

ACTOR- BACKGROUND

MCTV
08.2017 - Current

MANAGER AVEDA QVB

Estée Lauder
01.2010 - 01.2012

RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT

Aveda Sydney
07.2008 - 08.2010

SALES ASSISTANT MANAGER FASHION BOUTIQUE

Tree Of Life
01.2006 - 01.2008

Hostess

Cramer properties
08.2005 - 08.2005

Casual chef-corporate events

Harasty's Hospitality
06.2004 - 07.2005

Customer service manager

City Apothecary health and yoga
05.2004 - 08.2005

Retail sales

Yoga warehouse
04.2004 - 08.2004

Retail sales

About Life
08.2003 - 05.2005

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Gulf Air
01.1999 - 05.2003

Stewardess and assistant chef

Shireen
05.1998 - 10.1998

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Radisson Hotel
09.1996 - 05.1998

Industrial training

The Leela Kempinski-Bombay
04.1994 - 09.1994

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

TAFE Ultimo

Yoga Synergy -

Bondi Junction

Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering and Applied Nutrition -

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

HSC & BSc. Life sciences, chemistry -

St. Xaviers College
Natasha Bentley