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