Overview
Work History
Timeline
Ruth Williams

Ruth Williams

Gilles Plains

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook, Kitchenhand, Office Support, Cleaner, Laundry Assistant

Paradise Retirement Village
12.2016 - 07.2023
  • Cook (Dec 2021 – Jul 2023)
  • - Ran the kitchen day-to-day, cooking nutritious meals for residents
  • - Catered for special diets like gluten-free, diabetic, and high/low protein
  • - Handled everything from food safety plans to kitchen documentation
  • - Managed stock, kept things within budget, and helped reduce waste
  • - Adjusted meals for cultural, religious, and personal preferences
  • - Worked closely with staff to make mealtimes smooth and enjoyable
  • Kitchenhand (May 2017 – Nov 2021)
  • - Prepped ingredients and helped plate meals
  • - Set up and cleared food trolleys and trays for residents
  • - Kept the kitchen spotless and dishes sparkling
  • - Always followed strict hygiene standards
  • - Stepped up to help the cooks when needed — a real team effort
  • Cleaner (End of Lease) (Dec 2016 – Jun 2023)
  • - Deep-cleaned units with care and respect, often unsupervised
  • - Helped families sort belongings and manage storage or item returns
  • - Moved heavy items safely while working solo
  • Laundry Assistant (Jan 2019 – Jun 2023)
  • - Took care of weekly laundry for residents (clothes, towels, bedding)
  • - Organised, dependable, and worked efficiently on my own
  • Office Assistant / Receptionist (Dec 2016 – Apr 2017)
  • - Shifted records from paper to digital
  • - Handled phone calls, admin tasks, visitor greetings, and supply orders
  • - Liaised with families, charities, and government organisations

Waitress

The Black Olive Café
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • - Took orders, served food, ran EFTPOS, and helped out in the kitchen
  • - Balanced front-of-house friendliness with behind-the-scenes hustle

Waitress & Kitchenhand

Mekong Thai Restaurant
12.2003 - 07.2012
  • - Provided warm, efficient service to regulars and newcomers
  • - Trained new staff and supported busy kitchen operations
  • - Managed cash and food service under pressure

Function Waitress

Hyatt Regency Adelaide
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • - Worked weddings and corporate events
  • - Set up venues and delivered top-tier service to guests

Office Support & Data Entry

Australian Bureau of Statistics
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • - Processed building approval data and helped with the Census
  • - Called councils, entered data, and supported various admin teams

Timeline

Waitress - The Black Olive Café
04.2017 - 09.2017
Cook, Kitchenhand, Office Support, Cleaner, Laundry Assistant - Paradise Retirement Village
12.2016 - 07.2023
Office Support & Data Entry - Australian Bureau of Statistics
01.2011 - 01.2016
Function Waitress - Hyatt Regency Adelaide
01.2009 - 01.2011
Waitress & Kitchenhand - Mekong Thai Restaurant
12.2003 - 07.2012
Ruth Williams