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Sonya Marie Dupree

Ceduna,SA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cafe Owner/Cook Manager

ceduna's blue dolphin
Ceduna, SA
03.2013 - 01.2024
  • Organized daily operations of cafe, including scheduling staff shifts, ordering supplies, and overseeing food preparation.
  • Monitored customer service standards and provided feedback to staff members on performance.
  • Maintained financial records for the cafe, such as sales figures and profits and losses.
  • Managed marketing campaigns through social media platforms to reach target customers.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new staff members, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of food items stored in the kitchen area.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning tables and chairs or restocking supplies.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.

Sailing Club Manager /Sailingclub Manager /Saclub Manager /Club Manager /ClubManager /ClManager /Manager /Cafe Owner/Cook's Assistant

ceduna sailing club
Ceduna, SA
01.2012 - 05.2013
  • Scheduled and managed staff, ensuring proper coverage for all shifts.
  • Cook prep meals- large scale
  • prepared served beverages/ restocked bar
  • stock ordering for kitchen and bar
  • Created discounts and themed promotions to promote higher turnout and profitability.
  • Promote new meals time - increased turnover
  • function catering including conferences
  • Organized promotional events to attract new members and retain existing ones.
  • Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to inquiries from members.
  • cleaned entire premises- toilets- dining area- bar
  • Outide garden amaintenance
  • Monitored inventory levels of food and beverage items in order to maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
  • Managed payroll process including tracking hours worked by staff members and calculating wages due.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure cleanliness standards were met.

Food Van Operator-self Employed

ceduna's blue dolphin
Ceduna, SA
APRI2011 - 01.2012
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, performed preventative maintenance when necessary.
  • Opening and closing schedule
  • Operating 6-7 days/nights
  • cook prepare and serve variety of food
  • menu design fro niche market
  • promotion new business
  • stock ordering and rotating cleaning
  • ensuring van compliance with insurance

Bartender/barista

Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
Ceduna, SA
12.2010 - 08.2011
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • TAB, KENO Sports Bar/Birsto,Pokie Room
  • Function/Conference Room setup
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
  • Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
  • Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Mine Site Cook Day/Night Shift Cook

Australian Camp Services
Jacinth Ambrosia ( CEDUNA), SA
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Day Chef Orders for 2 week supplies as needed for the 3 kitchen / camp upt o 700 people
  • Regular stock take and control
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.

Head Chef - Restaurant-motel Reception/Housekeeper Aide

Highway One Motel
Ceduna, SA
2007 - 2010
  • Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
  • Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Customer service- wait table
  • Full table food and beverage service
  • Room service
  • Motel reception - answer Customer queries
  • Motel room cleaning when needed
  • Address maintenance when owners not on site
  • cooking/prepping/customer service/operate POS roadhouse kitchen when needed
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
  • Using POS fo restaurant /motel
  • Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
  • Checked rooms for cleanliness, restocked items and reported maintenance issues.
  • Performed daily cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing linen and sanitizing bathrooms.
  • Stocked supply closets with necessary items such as toiletries and paper goods.
  • Responded promptly to guest requests or complaints regarding housekeeping services.
  • Transported trash from guest rooms to designated areas for disposal.
  • Swept walkways, patios and balconies of debris on a regular basis.
  • Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.

Takeaway Shop Owner

Thevenard Takeaway
Ceduna, SA
2004 - 2007
  • Cook prep wide range of fish- and takeaway foods 6 day week business
  • Manage restocking and opening closing procedures.
  • Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
  • Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
  • Processed payments, calculated taxes, and prepared invoices for customers.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • bookeeping - introduction of BAS - Payroll an Super

Second Chef

Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
Ceduna, SA
2002 - 2004
  • Planned and prepared meals according to restaurant recipes, standards, and customer preferences.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared in a timely manner and presented correctly.
  • Assisted the Head Chef in developing new recipes and menu items to keep up with current trends.
  • Ensured all health regulations were followed during meal preparation including proper storage temperatures of all food products.
  • Ordered ingredients as necessary to maintain adequate stock levels for kitchen operations.
  • Supervised kitchen staff inc apprentices and front of house while working in different stations such as cold station or hot station.
  • working various shift - breakfast, lunch and dinner ofver 7day roster
  • room service
  • cleaning schedule
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by cleaning surfaces regularly and disposing of waste properly.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety practices.

Larder/Function Chef

The Lion Hotel-Nth Adelaide
North Adelaide, SA
2001 - 2002
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Cater for large number 200-700 per day
  • cook and prepare food in high paced environment
  • manage larder kitchen
  • opening and closed schedule

Restaurant Chef/Restaurant Cgef/Restaurant Cook/Manager of Operations

Il Lago Italian
Jindabyne
2000 - 11.2001
  • Opened and Close restaurant during busy snow season, then managed extra few months employment post season
  • Ordered food supplies from approved vendors.
  • Developed and cooked new dishes in collaboration with other chefs and culinary staff.
  • Planned and prepared meals according to restaurant menus, recipes and special requests.
  • Ensured food quality standards were met by regularly tasting dishes, monitoring temperature of cooked foods, checking presentation before serving.
  • Manage busy food delivery service- prompt delivery
  • Maintained cleanliness of the kitchen area including equipment, utensils, dishes and floors.

Education

CERT 111 - COMMERCIAL COOKERY

TAFE SA
REGENCY PARK
01-1995

High School Diploma -

CEDUNA AREA SCHOOL
CEDUNA, SA
01-1991

Skills

  • All kitchen operations
  • Menu Planning- breakfast , lunch, dinner
  • Large-Scale Food Preparation
  • Catering inc Corporate, Weddings and Special Occasions
  • Food And Supplies Ordering
  • Professional Attitude
  • Food Preparation, costing and budgeting
  • Hiring Staff, Supervision,Training and Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing
  • Excellent Verbal And Written Communication
  • Word Processing/Data Entry
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • File/Records Maintenance
  • Housekeeping and Cleaning
  • Staff Coordination/Delegation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Point Of Sale System/Money Handling
  • Catering And Events
  • Safe Handling Guidelines
  • Time Management
  • High standard kitchen/dining room cleanliness
  • Quick-Learning
  • Attention To Detail

Certification

  • WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE( IN PROGRESS)
  • NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE 2024
  • RSA-REFRESH ( IN PROGRESS)
  • FIRST AID
  • RESPONSIBLE PERSON ( NOT CURRENT)
  • COMMERCIAL COOKERY CERTIFICATE 3 1995
  • CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE

Affiliations

  • ENJOY GARDENING
  • WALKING THE DOG
  • BEACH EXPLORING
  • SPORT, AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES WITH MY 7 YEARS OLD

Timeline

Cafe Owner/Cook Manager

ceduna's blue dolphin
03.2013 - 01.2024

Sailing Club Manager /Sailingclub Manager /Saclub Manager /Club Manager /ClubManager /ClManager /Manager /Cafe Owner/Cook's Assistant

ceduna sailing club
01.2012 - 05.2013

Bartender/barista

Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
12.2010 - 08.2011

Mine Site Cook Day/Night Shift Cook

Australian Camp Services
01.2009 - 12.2010

Food Van Operator-self Employed

ceduna's blue dolphin
APRI2011 - 01.2012

Head Chef - Restaurant-motel Reception/Housekeeper Aide

Highway One Motel
2007 - 2010

Takeaway Shop Owner

Thevenard Takeaway
2004 - 2007

Second Chef

Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
2002 - 2004

Larder/Function Chef

The Lion Hotel-Nth Adelaide
2001 - 2002

Restaurant Chef/Restaurant Cgef/Restaurant Cook/Manager of Operations

Il Lago Italian
2000 - 11.2001

CERT 111 - COMMERCIAL COOKERY

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

CEDUNA AREA SCHOOL

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