Cooking
Sarah Kofoed
Kallangur,QLD
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in Outside School Hours Care. Expertise in facilitating engaging playtime activities and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Demonstrated ability to create and document enriching experiences that promote children's growth and enjoyment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Leader
Klub Kallangur OSHC
Kallangur, QLD
10.2024 - Current
- Enforced rules to foster positive behavior among children in care.
- Created safe, nurturing environment through effective supervision of activities.
- Oversaw daily programs to educate and support children's development.
- Inspected facility and activities for safety, sanitation, and procedural compliance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, frameworks, policies and procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Trained and motivated staff to enhance professional skill development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to proactively address behavioral and learning challenges.
- Reviewed programs for adherence to state, local, and federal regulations.
- Created documentation templates and guidelines to ensure compliance with National Quality Standards.
OSHC Educator
Klub Kallangur OSHC
Kallangur, Qld
03.2019 - Current
- Developed innovative activities to engage children in learning and play.
- Provided a safe environment for all children under supervision by implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies such as redirection and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure their needs were met when it came to the care of their children.
- Worked closely with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities that promote physical, mental and emotional growth in children.
- Utilized effective problem-solving skills to handle challenging behavior from children.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, such as workshops or seminars, focused on childhood education topics.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper food preparation techniques and equipment use.
- Planned and developed menus, recipes, and food preparation techniques.
Assistant Store Manager
KFC
, Qld
01.2004 - 03.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to assess individual progress and set goals for future development.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda..
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Collins Foods
Hamilton, QLD
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Assisted in resolving customer service issues related to deliveries or product quality concerns.
- Participated in meetings with suppliers to negotiate contracts and resolve issues related to quality control standards.
- Documented all changes made within the supply chain system including any modifications to vendor contracts or purchase orders.
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for fleet operations.
- Monitored budget expenses to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Ensured all drivers had valid licenses, completed required training, and adhered to safety standards.
- Performed various administrative tasks including filing, scanning, data entry.
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using MS Office applications.
Education
Diploma - School Age Education And Care
Adapt Education
10-2026
Certificate - School Age Education And Care
Adapt Education
09-2024
Skills
- CPR and first aid training
- Child Safety Procedures
- Parent communication
- Peer Mentoring and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Positive Behavior Management
- Leadership support
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Diversity awareness
- Educational programming and planning cycle
Certification
- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting - March 2024
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid - March 2024
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support - March 2024
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - March 2025
- Positive Blue Card valid until 18 July 2028
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureInterests
Baking
Sewing
Reading
Learning new things
Timeline
Educational Leader
Klub Kallangur OSHC
10.2024 - Current
OSHC Educator
Klub Kallangur OSHC
03.2019 - Current
Supply Chain Coordinator
Collins Foods
03.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
KFC
01.2004 - 03.2019
Diploma - School Age Education And Care
Adapt Education
Certificate - School Age Education And Care
Adapt Education
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