Vera Gertz
Upper Barron,Australia
Summary
Experienced and successful in the baking industry, eager to join your esteemed company. Diligent and dedicated worker with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to expand skill set. Expertise in kitchen safety, machine operation, oven utilization, and cake and pastry decoration. Exceptional interpersonal skills and optimistic outlook. Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to think on my feet.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Utility & Retail
Sodexo
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Pot and plate wash
- Assisting chefs with food preparation
- Following HACCAP
- Completing health and safety audits
- General cleaning duties as required
- Serving in retail
- Restocking stock and checking dates
- Increased overall kitchen cleanliness, focusing on deep-cleaning tasks such as scrubbing floors, walls, and equipment surfaces regularly.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices related to cleaning procedures, teamwork, and overall efficiency.
Baker
Tolga Bakery
02.2014 - 01.2022
- Prepare food for the night
- Bake and make cakes and slices
- Weigh ingredients
- Checking stock and orders
- Place cakes in display cabinet
- Help out with pies and bread
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
Mango Picker
Samdara Pty Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Picking correct mangos
- Carry full baskets back to tractor
- Improved fruit quality by carefully selecting ripe mangoes during the picking process.
- Reduced waste by accurately sorting and grading mangoes according to established standards.
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Minimized fruit loss due to over-ripeness with careful timing of picking schedules based on visual cues and ripeness indicators.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a culture of teamwork among fellow pickers.
Pumpkin Picking
11.2005 - 11.2005
- Cutting vines
- Placing pumpkins in boxes
- Picking up pumpkins
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
Hair Dresser
Jeans Hair Salon
04.2003 - 06.2003
- Keeping all floors clean
- Cleaning out brushers
- Mixing dyes and colours
- Braiding hair
- Running errands
- Washing hair
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring a comfortable and professional environment for clients.
- Supported fellow stylists during peak times by assisting them with shampooing or blow-drying tasks when needed.
Waitress
The Irish Club
02.2003 - 04.2003
- Customer service
- Cleaning tables
- Delivering food to tables
- Washing dishes
- Food preparation
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Cleaner
TADS
05.2002 - 06.2002
- Cleaning carpets
- Keeping office neat and tidy
- Empty bins
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Improved overall facility hygiene by sanitizing high-touch surfaces regularly to minimize the spread of germs.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Kids Party Organizer
Mc Donald's
07.2001 - 08.2001
- Taking orders
- Seating children
- Face painting
- Preparing and serving food
- Cleaning tables
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Education
RIIRIS301E - Apply risk management processes
Rio Tinto
Weipa, QLD08.2022
Certificate III - retail baking, food processing
TAFE Queensland
Cairns, QLD10.2015
Grade 12 -
Atherton State High School
Atherton, QLD01.2005
Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Safe work practices
- Creative
- Food rotation
- Perceptual speed
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Great communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Great listener
- Temperature Monitoring
- Multitasking
References
- Marie Mosby, 0467359048
- Max Murphy, 0439864983
- Wendy Valentine, 0413606845
Additional Information
Drivers License: Yes
Blue Card : Yes
Timeline
Kitchen Utility & Retail
Sodexo
08.2022 - 11.2024
Baker
Tolga Bakery
02.2014 - 01.2022
Mango Picker
Samdara Pty Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2014
Pumpkin Picking
11.2005 - 11.2005
Hair Dresser
Jeans Hair Salon
04.2003 - 06.2003
Waitress
The Irish Club
02.2003 - 04.2003
Cleaner
TADS
05.2002 - 06.2002
Kids Party Organizer
Mc Donald's
07.2001 - 08.2001
RIIRIS301E - Apply risk management processes
Rio Tinto
Certificate III - retail baking, food processing
TAFE Queensland
Grade 12 -
Atherton State High School
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