Sarah Paterson
Parkville
Summary
Passionate kitchen hand with solid background in assisting with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting kitchen staff. Successfully contributed to smooth kitchen operations by ensuring timely ingredient preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards. Strong team collaborator who can be flexible to changing needs. Skilled in multitasking between kitchen duties and educational and student support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Ainslie Primary School
07.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand
- Followed proper handling and sanitization procedures to comply with food safety standards
- Assisted cook with food preparation
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying garbage
- Prepared food and beverages and verified the adherence of quality food handling standards
Learning Support Assistant
Ainslie Primary School
11.2022 - Current
- Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, digitizing documents and document filing to assist faculty
- Effectively communicated and maintained professional correspondence between staff and parents
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in the classroom to meet the changing needs of students and teachers
Retail Assistant
Optimal Pharmacy Plus
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted and supported customers in person and via telephone
- Processed transactions using POS and handled returns and exchanges
- Efficiently performed merchandising, stock take, cleaning, down stocking and pricing
- Handled deliveries of new stock
- Efficiently organizing and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and ensure customer satisfaction
Learning Support Assistant
Weetangera Primary School
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, digitizing documents and document filing to assist faculty
- Supported leading teacher in lesson planning and learning activities
- Effectively worked individually and collaboratively with staff and students
Education
High School Diploma -
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Canberra01.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety certificate
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Ainslie Primary School
07.2024 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Ainslie Primary School
11.2022 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Weetangera Primary School
03.2019 - 07.2019
Retail Assistant
Optimal Pharmacy Plus
06.2017 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Canberra Girls Grammar School