Samantha Amundsen
West Mackay,QLD
Summary
Highly motivated employee eager to take on new challenges, with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently, quickly learn new skills, and perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
Focused culinary professional with experience preparing meals in busy establishments, maintaining food safety standards, managing supplies, and ensuring quality plating. Courteous, bilingual, and skilled in multitasking and presentation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Take Away Cook
Chick - A - Dee
West Mackay, QLD
01.2013 - 01.2026
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and accommodated special requests as needed.
- Ensured kitchen equipment and workstations remained clean, organized, and sanitary during shifts
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards to ensure safe handling and storage of food.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure consistent food quality and freshness.
- Operated grills, ovens, fryers, and broilers to prepare food according to quality and safety guidelines.
- Responsible for preparing wet dishes, baked items, and desserts while working closely with a team in a fast-paced kitchen to deliver high-quality meals and maintain customer satisfaction.
Laundry Attendant
South Pacific Mackay
West Mackay, QLD
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Operated washing machines and dryers following safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and laundry equipment.
- Folded and stored clean items in designated areas.
- Set dryers at appropriate drying times and settings by taking into account fabric type and load size.
- Monitored washing machine cycles to ensure proper treatment of fabrics.
- Maintained records of all laundry services provided in logbooks.
Laborer
Wilson Wall and Floor Tiling
West Mackay, QLD
11.1998 - 02.2013
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials responsibly.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 20 kgs without assistance when necessary.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Skills
- Kitchen safety
- Health and safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Food preparation
- Event catering
- Cake decorating expertise
- Food waste reduction
Certification
Work References| Kaye Gaylard 49577438
Timeline
Laundry Attendant
South Pacific Mackay
03.2020 - 04.2021
Take Away Cook
Chick - A - Dee
01.2013 - 01.2026
Laborer
Wilson Wall and Floor Tiling
11.1998 - 02.2013