Nicola Wardle
Katandra
Summary
Offering strong foundation in communication and problem-solving, ready to learn and grow in dynamic environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harvest Season Staff
GrainCorp
12.2023
Barista/ Customer Service
Stellar Coffee
08.2025 - Current
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately while handling cash and credit card payments.
- Collaborated with team members to manage busy periods, improving service speed and efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Casual Team Member
Bakers Delight Torquay North
02.2025 - 07.2025
- I moved to Torquay for a few months for something different and exciting for my gap year. At Bakers Delight, I provided friendly customer service, handled sales transactions, prepared and displayed baked goods, and kept the store clean. I worked as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, always following food safety standards.
Manager/ Casual Team Member
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
09.2023 - 02.2025
- I moved jobs to something closer to home. I started as a casual team member serving customers, making prep, and cleaning equipment. Then, I moved to Shift Manager where I continued all the regular jobs but also directed staff, money handling, locking and opening the shop, reporting to the owner and having full responsibility for the staff on shift. As well as learning to make ice cream and more of the behind the scenes of the business.
Kitchen Staff/Waitress
Tallis Winery/ Rye@Tallis
08.2022 - 10.2023
- The business was originally Tallis Winery then changed owner's hands and changed to Rye@Tallis Wine Bar. I did many, things moving around, doing dishes, making plates, waitressing, taking orders, money and computer work. Left due to getting a job closer to home and more accessible
Education
St Mary of the Angels
01.2024
Skills
- Money handling
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Affective work
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Open-minded
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling
- Customer service expertise
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Manual P1 Licence
- In completion of RSA course
Timeline
Barista/ Customer Service
Stellar Coffee
08.2025 - Current
Casual Team Member
Bakers Delight Torquay North
02.2025 - 07.2025
Harvest Season Staff
GrainCorp
12.2023
Manager/ Casual Team Member
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
09.2023 - 02.2025
Kitchen Staff/Waitress
Tallis Winery/ Rye@Tallis
08.2022 - 10.2023
St Mary of the Angels
ADDITIONS
- Victorian Manual Prohibitory Drivers Licence
- Beginning to complete Victorian RSA course
- Basic skills when using a barista coffee machine
- Experience in baby sitting and looking after kids my whole life, from my little cousins to kids down the road from me. I would make them food and take them on walks while cleaning the house and doing house chores.