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Tara Lay

Broadford,VIC

Summary

An organized, Self-motivated job seeker with over 15years extensive customer service experience, looking for work on a Wednesday and Saturday. Proven ability in cash handling and food preparation, excelling in fast-paced environments. Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills ensure exceptional service and team collaboration, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Assistant

Mitchell Shire Council
09.2021 - Current
  • Play games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promotes curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
  • Facilitate small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
  • Promote healthy habits by implementing nutritional education lessons through our fortnightly cooking as part of the kindergarten curriculum.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.

Cook

Whittlesea Lodge Nursing Home
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Waitress/kitchen Hand

Kens Catering
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer satisfaction
  • General cleaning of work station and dishes
  • Food preparation/ Kitchen hand

Education

Cert111 in Cooking - Certificate

Safe Food Handlers Certificate - Certificate

Online Do Food Safely

RSA - RSA Certificate

Clear To Work

Skills

  • Strong work ethic with reliability and punctuality
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling, EFT
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Safe food handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Supply restocking
  • Quality control
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Bar experience

Timeline

Kindergarten Assistant

Mitchell Shire Council
09.2021 - Current

Cook

Whittlesea Lodge Nursing Home
01.2016 - 12.2021

Waitress/kitchen Hand

Kens Catering
06.2013 - 12.2015

Cert111 in Cooking - Certificate

Safe Food Handlers Certificate - Certificate

Online Do Food Safely

RSA - RSA Certificate

Clear To Work
Tara Lay