Tracey Doecke
Victoria ,VIC
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety and restocking pantry items. Considered motivated and efficient worker.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Essoighn Club
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Kitchen Hand Packer
Denchs Bakery
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Kitchen Steward
Movida
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining dishwashing and cleaning processes.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, resulting in improved health and safety inspections.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation, contributing to timely meal service for guests.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while organizing and restocking kitchen supplies for efficient use.
- Supported banquet services by setting up event spaces and ensuring all necessary equipment was available and clean.
- Proactively identified potential hazards and addressed them promptly, minimizing risk of accidents in the kitchen.
- Assisted cooks with basic food preparation tasks when needed, aiding in meeting tight deadlines during busy periods.
Waitress
Emporio Restaurant Crown Casino
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Streamlined order accuracy by effectively communicating with kitchen staff, resulting in fewer returned dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
Kitchen Steward
Hilton Hotel
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of food, as required
- Washing and cleaning utensils and dishes
- Cleaning benches, floors, and other kitchen areas
- Disposing of rubbish
- Ensuring the kitchen is clean and sanitary
- Implementing all hygiene and Health & Safety regulations
- Handling, sorting, and distributing food items.
Carer / Companion
Private Care
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I provided daily support in home and out of home to clients who have disability and mental health Issues
- General Cleaning
- Issuing Medication required
- Providing emotional support.
Customer Service Role
On the Run
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Serving customers
- Restocking shelves
- General Cleaning
- Placing Orders
- Cash Handling.
Customer Service Role
Salvos Stores
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always
- Responding promptly to customer inquiries
- Communicating with customers through various channels
- Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests
- Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary
- Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.
Carer
Lewin Nursing Home
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Medication Prompts
- Transport - To shops, activities, medical appointments
- Cleaning and Tidying
- Social Support
- Companionship
- Personal Hygiene
- Food Help
- Security and Safety
- Personal Safety Checks
- Ensuring Clients Comfort.
Waitperson/ Galley Hand
Captain Cook Cruises
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Clean Rooms
- Waitressing taking customer orders
- Meal Preparation
- Fire Drills.
Stable hand
Lindsay Park Racing
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Cleaned stables
- Tacked up horses for track work after unsaddling
- Washing and cooled down then placing them back in stalls
- Worked horses on the treadmill
- Loading and unloading
- Provided Exceptional care.
Meat Process Worker
T&R Pastoral
02.2004 - 11.2007
- Processes meat in factory
- Moves carcasses to chillers and freezers
- Loads meat products into trucks
- Packs boned and sliced meat into cartons
- Cleans and sanitises equipment and work areas.
Education
Barista -
MADEC Community College
01.2018
Skills
- Surface cleaning
- Food Preparation
- Pantry restocking
- Stock Rotation
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Basic Recordkeeping
- Food Quality Standards
- Supply Restocking
- Chopping vegetables
- Commercial Dishwashers
- Food safety measures
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
References
Denis Jackway, 0487074221
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Essoighn Club
08.2024 - 06.2025
Kitchen Hand Packer
Denchs Bakery
01.2024 - 05.2024
Kitchen Steward
Movida
01.2023 - 07.2023
Waitress
Emporio Restaurant Crown Casino
11.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Steward
Hilton Hotel
01.2022 - 08.2022
Carer / Companion
Private Care
01.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Service Role
On the Run
02.2015 - 01.2017
Customer Service Role
Salvos Stores
03.2014 - 12.2014
Carer
Lewin Nursing Home
06.2011 - 03.2014
Waitperson/ Galley Hand
Captain Cook Cruises
01.2009 - 12.2010
Stable hand
Lindsay Park Racing
01.2008 - 12.2008
Meat Process Worker
T&R Pastoral
02.2004 - 11.2007
Barista -
MADEC Community College
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