NICOLE PARKER
Strathdale,VIC
Summary
I am currently looking for a job closer to home. I am a 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief/Cook
Castlemaine Childcare Cooperative
Castlemaine, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health regulations; ensured that all equipment was properly cleaned and stored.
- Developed menus, determined size of food portions, estimated food requirements, and ordered supplies.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
Cook/FSA
Dhelkaya Health
Castlemaine, VIC
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Bookkeeping Assistant
Porkers Transport
Wangaratta/Castlemaine , Vic
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on time payments for employees and vendors
- Calculated deductions and processed pay
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
Apprentice Chef
Saffs
Castlemaine, VIC
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Contributed to recipe development, creating dishes consistent with existing menu items
- Received deliveries, checking orders against invoices to confirm presence and acceptable quality of all items
- Oversaw team members in different stations to verify the consistent and accurate preparation of every dish.
Apprentice Chef
Five Flags Hotel
Campbells Creek, VIC
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted in preparation of menu items, managing tasks assigned by the Head Chef and plating finished meals
- Prepared bulk ingredients, portioning accurately and processing food items with consistency
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
Sales Assistant
Bakers Delight
Castlemaine, Vic
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Utilized POS systems effectively to process customer orders and transactions
- Instructed with customers, providing information and top-notch customer service
- Handled cash and credit transactions expertly, giving correct change and processing orders
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and offers.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CASTLEMAINE SECONDARY
11.2017
CERTIFICATE 1 & 2 IN KITCHEN OPERATIONS -
BENDIGO TAFE
CERTIFICATE 3 IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
BENDIGO TAFE
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Kitchen management
- Food Allergy Understanding
- Recipe Development
- Food Safety
- Nutrition
- Menu Development
References
Ajay Sangha, 0433 327 415, Diane Williamson, 0400 580 313, Neville Porker, 0458 218 439, Brendan Hicks 0411 803 971
Timeline
Chief/Cook
Castlemaine Childcare Cooperative
07.2022 - Current
Cook/FSA
Dhelkaya Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bookkeeping Assistant
Porkers Transport
02.2021 - 03.2022
Apprentice Chef
Saffs
03.2019 - 04.2021
Apprentice Chef
Five Flags Hotel
11.2017 - 03.2019
Sales Assistant
Bakers Delight
12.2014 - 11.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CASTLEMAINE SECONDARY
CERTIFICATE 1 & 2 IN KITCHEN OPERATIONS -
BENDIGO TAFE
CERTIFICATE 3 IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
BENDIGO TAFE
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