Natesha Saunders
Wallsend
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Hotel Delaney, excelling in food preparation and maintaining high safety standards. Recognized for strong teamwork and quick learning abilities, effectively managing multiple orders while ensuring cleanliness and organization. Skilled in safe food handling and equipment operation, contributing to a productive kitchen environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Hotel Delaney
11.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Safe use of wood fire oven.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Team Member
Coles Supermarket
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Enhanced store presentation by maintaining clean and organized shelves during nightly shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service when encountering late-night shoppers seeking assistance or guidance.
- Improved inventory accuracy by diligently restocking shelves and ensuring correct product placement.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained high safety standards by complying with guidelines for dairy storage and handling procedures.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Contributed to an efficient inventory system by accurately tracking and reporting stock levels.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when checking product packaging for damage or tampering before placing items on shelves.
- Facilitated positive customer experiences by offering assistance in locating desired products within the dairy section.
- Ensured proper temperature control within the dairy area, preserving product quality and minimizing waste due to spoilage.
- Supported store operations by assisting with unloading deliveries and managing backroom inventory.
Kitchen Hand
Mawson Restaurant
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- I worked on fryers and pizza ovens
Education
No Degree - Certificate 3 Individual Support in Age Care
TAFE NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW07-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Positive and professional attitude
- Food preparation
- Equipment cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Knife skills
- Workplace health and safety
- Stock management
- quick learner
- Safe food handling
- Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
- Heavy lifting
Certification
RSA, RCG.
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Hotel Delaney
11.2024 - Current
Team Member
Coles Supermarket
04.2022 - 09.2023
Kitchen Hand
Mawson Restaurant
06.2019 - 01.2022
No Degree - Certificate 3 Individual Support in Age Care
TAFE NSW
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