RHONDA KONI WALASO
Kitchen Hand | Catering Assistant | Hospitality Support
📍 Victoria, Australia
📞 0402 802 555
✉️ rhondakoni10@gmail.com
Reliable, hardworking and motivated worker with current experience working in a cleaning role at Cherry Creek. I am familiar with the workplace environment, hygiene requirements, safety procedures and working as part of a team.
I hold a Kitchen Hand Certificate and am keen to apply my skills and experience in a Kitchen Hand / Catering Assistant position at Cherry Creek. I am willing to learn, follow instructions and assist with food preparation, kitchen cleaning, meal service, dishwashing and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
I take pride in being dependable, respectful and hardworking and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the catering and kitchen team.
KEY SKILLS- Kitchen hand and catering support
- Food preparation assistance
- Basic meal preparation
- Washing and sanitising dishes and kitchen equipment
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas
- Food handling and hygiene awareness
- Safe handling of kitchen equipment
- Maintaining clean work areas
- Meal service and food distribution assistance
- Following workplace health and safety procedures
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work independently
- Willing to learn new duties and procedures
- Good communication and respectful attitude
- Able to work in a busy environment
Cleaner / Cleaning Team Member
Current Position
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the workplace.
- Follow workplace health, safety and infection-control procedures.
- Work cooperatively with staff and other teams.
- Complete cleaning duties efficiently and to required workplace standards.
- Safely use cleaning equipment and products according to workplace procedures.
- Maintain a professional and respectful attitude towards residents, staff and colleagues.
- Work independently while also contributing to the wider team.
- Understand the importance of hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention in a care/workplace environment.
Transferable skills for the Kitchen Hand/Catering role:
- Strong understanding of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Familiarity with Cherry Creek's workplace environment.
- Experience following workplace procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently and responsibly.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining safe and hygienic work areas.
Kitchen Hand Certificate
[Insert exact certificate name]
[Training Organisation]
[Year completed]
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Acute Care
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA)
[Year]
Relevant areas of training include:
- Workplace health and safety
- Infection prevention and control
- Communication in a health environment
- Working effectively with others
- Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
- Supporting clients and healthcare teams
Diploma of Nursing
[Training Institution]
Completed 2016
My background in cleaning and healthcare-related training has developed strong skills in hygiene, infection prevention, safety, teamwork and working responsibly around people.
I understand the importance of:
- Keeping food and kitchen areas clean and hygienic.
- Following food safety and workplace procedures.
- Preventing cross-contamination.
- Using appropriate protective equipment when required.
- Cleaning equipment and work surfaces properly.
- Working respectfully with colleagues and clients.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Available for Kitchen Hand / Catering Assistant shifts according to roster requirements.
Current Cherry Creek employee – Cleaning Team
REFEREESAvailable upon request.
Work History
- After every job, equipment is cleaned, washed and even replaced if necessary, also showing before/after photos to supervisor, dusting cobwebs and detailing specs of the house
- Steaming grouts and carpets, scraping gum from tables and floors, using different mops for what is required, working collaboratively as a team or alone
- Cleaning domestic and commercial properties
- Maintaining the showroom, also detailing the cars
- Working in a fast pace environment whilst keeping up to company standards, maintaining apartment appearances
Education
Nursing Asistance - Nursing Aid Asistance
Skills
Accomplishments
RHONDA WALASO
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Reliable and hardworking hospitality support worker with current cleaning experience at Cherry Creek and Icon, providing strong skills in hygiene, infection control, workplace safety and teamwork. Holds a Kitchen Hand Certificate, a Diploma of Nursing and a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Acute Care.
Experienced in maintaining clean and safe work areas, following procedures, using equipment responsibly and working efficiently both independently and within a team. Ready to support food preparation, dishwashing, meal service, kitchen cleaning and catering operations. Recognised for strong communication skills through an award-winning International Women’s Day speech.
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KEY SKILLS
Kitchen hand and catering support
Food preparation assistance
Dishwashing and equipment sanitisation
Kitchen and workplace cleaning
Food hygiene and infection control
Safe equipment and chemical handling
Meal service and food distribution assistance
Cross-contamination prevention
Workplace health and safety compliance
Efficient teamwork and independent work
Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
Clear and respectful communication
Able to work in busy environments
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CHERRY CREEK – CLEANING SERVICES
Cleaner / Cleaning Team Member
Current Position
Maintain clean, hygienic and safe workplace areas in line with required standards.
Apply workplace health, safety and infection-control procedures during daily cleaning duties.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks efficiently and responsibly.
Operate cleaning equipment and handle cleaning products safely in accordance with workplace procedures.
Coordinate effectively with staff and other teams to support a clean and well-maintained environment.
Work independently while contributing reliably to the wider team.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, staff and colleagues.
Support infection prevention by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the workplace.
Demonstrate practical knowledge of Cherry Creek’s workplace environment and established procedures.
Transferable achievements and skills for the Kitchen Hand/Catering role:
Apply consistent hygiene and infection-control practices in a care/workplace environment.
Follow workplace procedures and safety requirements with care and attention.
Complete duties efficiently while maintaining required standards.
Use equipment and cleaning products responsibly.
Contribute to safe, organised and hygienic work areas.
Adapt to both independent responsibilities and team-based work.
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KITCHEN / CATERING QUALIFICATION
Kitchen Hand Certificate
FOOD HANDLING AND HYGIENE
DIVERSITATE TRAINING CENTRE
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HEALTHCARE & RELATED TRAINING
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Acute Care
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA)
CURRENT
Relevant areas of training include:
Workplace health and safety
Infection prevention and control
Communication in a health environment
Working effectively with others
Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
Supporting clients and healthcare teams
Diploma of Nursing
NURSING TRAINING AUSTRALIA
Completed 2016
Arts Studies
Victoria University
2010
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS
My cleaning and healthcare-related background has developed strong, transferable skills in hygiene, infection prevention, safety, teamwork and responsible workplace practices.
I have also developed confidence in communication and public speaking through giving an International Women's Day speech, for which I received an award.
I understand the importance of:
Keeping food and kitchen areas clean and hygienic.
Following food safety and workplace procedures.
Preventing cross-contamination.
Using appropriate protective equipment when required.
Cleaning equipment and work surfaces properly.
Working respectfully with colleagues and clients.
Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Communicating clearly and respectfully with others.
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AVAILABILITY
Available for Kitchen Hand / Catering Assistant shifts according to roster requirements.
Current Cherry Creek employee – Cleaning Team
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REFEREES
Available upon request.
Diploma in Nursing
Nursing training Australia