Julie Lake
Munno Para West,Australia
Summary
Driven Kitchenhand with background delivering proactive kitchen support. Works collaboratively with teams to prepare food and keep kitchen orderly and sanitized. Measures and assembles ingredients and cooks items according to recipes and menu specifications.
Energetic and reliable Kitchenhand with high attention to detail and strong command of food preparation safety. Expertly supports servers through high-volume shifts and caters to guest needs. Frequently commended for reliability and initiative.
Diligent Community Cook offering food handling experience combined with focus on quality service. Background managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to build loyal customer base.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Green Leaves Childcare Centre
Mawson Lakes, South Australia
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
Kitchen Hand
Central Districts Football Club
Elizabeth, South Australia
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Replenished stations throughout restaurant and restocked cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Portioned and wrapped food or placed directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Small Business Co-Owner
Roadrunner Snack Bar
Greenfields, South Australia
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised employees and provided onsite training and continuing education to staff.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Leveraged social media websites to promote services and gauge customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Prepared food for cooking and making cold food items ie. sandwiches, rolls etc.
- Serving of drinks and barista made hot drinks.
- Use of Eftpos and Paywave services and money handling.
Assembly Line Worker
Mayfields
Edinburgh, South Australia
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Process Worker
Mondello Farms
Virginia, South Australia
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Completed quality assurance testing on goods and products.
- Grading, Sorting and Packaging.
Production Worker
Chief Kitchenware
Cavan, South Australia
01.2000 - 08.2002
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
Store Picker
Sheridan's Australia
Woodville, South Australia
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
Waitress
Brahma Lodge Hotel
Brahma Lodge, South Australia
09.1994 - 12.1994
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
Education
Barista Course - Introduction To Coffee
HG Coffee School
Regency Park, SA12.2022
First Aid / CPR Training
First Aid Pro
Morphett Vale11.2022
RRHAN
Educators S.A.
South Australia11.2022
Certificate III - Community Food Services
Elizabeth Tafe
Elizabeth, South Australia02.2009
Certificate II - Community Food Services
Elizabeth Tafe
Elizabeth, South Australia12.2008
Bar And Waiting Course
Quality Training Company
Elizabeth, South Australia12.1994
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth City High School
Elizabeth, South Australia12.1990
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Commercial Dishwashers
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Salad Preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Assembly Procedures
- Safe Machine Operation
- Production Line Work
- Following Instructions
- PPE Compliance
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Hand-Held Scanners
- Component Assembly
- Picking and Packing
- Line Work
- Product Packaging
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Service-Oriented
- Food and Beverage Service
- Dining Room Cleaning and Upkeep
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Quality Control
- Customer Relations
- Food and Safety Standards
- Cooking Procedures
- Menu Item Familiarity
- Safe Food Handling
- Inventory Control
- Dish Preparation
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Green Leaves Childcare Centre
12.2022 - 04.2023
Kitchen Hand
Central Districts Football Club
07.2022 - 11.2022
Small Business Co-Owner
Roadrunner Snack Bar
08.2017 - 03.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Mayfields
03.2008 - 11.2010
Process Worker
Mondello Farms
06.2005 - 07.2007
Production Worker
Chief Kitchenware
01.2000 - 08.2002
Store Picker
Sheridan's Australia
01.1998 - 01.2000
Waitress
Brahma Lodge Hotel
09.1994 - 12.1994
Barista Course - Introduction To Coffee
HG Coffee School
First Aid / CPR Training
First Aid Pro
RRHAN
Educators S.A.
Certificate III - Community Food Services
Elizabeth Tafe
Certificate II - Community Food Services
Elizabeth Tafe
Bar And Waiting Course
Quality Training Company
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth City High School
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