Raelene Pringle
KKybong ,Australia
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Adaptable Manager offers many years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Experienced and proactive professional offering many years of progressive warehouse settings serving industry needs. Talented in overseeing cost control, loss prevention, and labor management initiatives to streamline and enhance operations. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roadhouse Manager/Cook
Hale River North
Aileron , NT
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Gold Nugget Roadhouse
Gympie , QLD
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Cook/Assistant manager
Maningrida Progress Association
Maningrida, Australia
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Assistant manager Opening/Closing of business, end of day reports, Lead Cook (catering and short order), customer service, stock control and ordering, management and training of staff
Cook/All Rounder
Stuart Well Roadhouse
Alice Springs, Australia
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Cook bistro meals, Takeaway food, kitchen hand duties, prep work, customer service, bar work, general cleaning of Roadhouse, cabins and budget rooms., Menu planning
- Reason for leaving
- End of contract
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Erldunda Roadhouse
Alice Springs, Australia
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Breakfast cook/staff meals
- Short order cook - for cafe and busy takeaway
- Meal prep, - evening staff meals vegan and general meals, basic desserts
- Kitchen hand- cleaning kitchen, washing up
Manager/Head Cook
Frying Fish Cafe
Rainbow Beach, Australia
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Manager, Ordering Stock and stock control, Cooking, Prep, Customer Service, Cleaning, Kitchen Hand, Office work (Rosters) Opening and closings
Head Cook/ Bar and Kitchen Supervisor
Captains on Carlo
Rainbow Beach, Australia
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Cooking Take away and Bistro, Prep, Customer Service, Cleaning, Bar Attendant/Supervisor
- Reason for leaving, business closed
Office Manager/Owner
Moranbah, Australia
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Filing, Archiving, Data Entry, Invoicing, Quoting, Budgeting, Banking, Payroll (Quickbooks/Reckon), Contracts, SWMS, JSA, Organizing Employees weekly job schedules, Booking/Scheduling in Jobs, Canvasing for Work, Graphic Design, Test and Tag, Warehouse and Stock take, Record Keeping for Auditing (Electrical and Air Conditioning), Accounts including overdue account recovery, Parts Research, Electrical Spotter, Trade Assistant, Correspondence/Emailing, Meet with suppliers and future Clients
- Reason for Leaving: Relationship breakdown
Education
Year 10 - Junior High Education
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine Skills
- Banking
- Cooking
- Kitchen Experience
- QuickBooks
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Management
- Accounts Payable
- Food Preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Food Safety
- Food Handling
- Administrative Experience
- Payroll
- POS
- Purchasing
- Supervising Experience
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Menu Planning
- Catering
- Inventory Control
- Budgeting
Certification
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate, 09/01/21 to 09/01/25
- RMLV Certificate, 09/01/21 to 09/01/25
Eligible To Work In Australia
Yes
Timeline
Roadhouse Manager/Cook
Hale River North
11.2024 - 02.2025
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Gold Nugget Roadhouse
03.2024 - 11.2024
Cook/Assistant manager
Maningrida Progress Association
02.2023 - 11.2023
Cook/All Rounder
Stuart Well Roadhouse
01.2022 - 02.2023
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Erldunda Roadhouse
11.2021 - 01.2022
Manager/Head Cook
Frying Fish Cafe
01.2021 - 09.2021
Head Cook/ Bar and Kitchen Supervisor
Captains on Carlo
08.2020 - 12.2020
Office Manager/Owner
01.2014 - 11.2019
Year 10 - Junior High Education
Proserpine State High School