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Work History
Education
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Health and fitness
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Vicki McGuiness

Avoca Beach

Summary

Dedicated and passionate in work, whether as a Massage therapist communicating and supporting clients or as a cook/kitchenhand preparing food and maintaining a kitchen. Good team player and hold strong moral ethics. It is very important to that the client or customer have the best possible experience as a result of the skills I provide

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Appeal Catering
02.2024 - Current

*cooking dinner daily for 45-60 miners

*following menus and implementing good quality meals using fresh ingredients in a time frame for meal service

*following food safe practices and maintaining clean and sanitary work spaces

*Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

*stock control and compiling lists for ordering supplies

*daily communication with admin

*communication with kitchen staff

Registered Massage Therapist

Self Employed
02.2001 - Current

*Manage all aspects of Massage business

*Presentation of professional and hygienic premises top priority

*Manage booking clients

*Build client relationships and by listening to their individual needs, tailoring their personal treatment

*Use of many different massage skills gained over years to help restore balance in the body

Kitchenhand/cook

Compass
03.2023 - 07.2023

Same responsibilities and procedures as previous position in same location with Broken Bay Sport and Rec

Kitchenhand/cook

Broken Bay Sport And Rec
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
  • stock control of fridges, freezers and pantry
  • taking instruction from chef for daily tasks
  • working as part of a team to create a positive work environment
  • Managed incoming food deliveries, checking for quality and accuracy while properly storing items according to established protocols.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.

Cook

Appeal Catering
06.2022 - 09.2022

*cook for 35 miners in remote mine site

*created menu with available supplies

*cooked breakfast and dinner and supplied takeaway options for lunch under time constraints for timely meal service

*managed coolroom, freezer and pantry items, always rotating stock

*managed kitchen cleaning

*supervised kitchenhand/dishwasher

*communicated daily with contract management

*compiled orders for supplies adhering to budget

Cook/cleaner

Appeal Catering
05.2017 - 12.2021

*Assisted chef with meal prep and cooking

*Organisation of cold Bain Marie set up with salads and deserts

*Made all salads and deserts

*Managed clean and tidy dining room

*Made sandwiches for takeaway lunches

*Managed cool room stock

*organise room cleans for Mining camp

*managed cleaning supplies

*cleaning duties for rooms: clean bathrooms and make beds

*clean and tidy common areas

Education

Massage Therapy Diploma

School of Integrated Body Therapy
Charmhaven, NSW
1993

High School Diploma -

Te Awamutu High School
Te Awamutu New Zealand
1979

Skills

*Food prep skills

*kitchen organisation

*menu planning

*cooking skills

*maintaining kitchen hygiene

*Client communication

*Time management

*Treatment protocols

Health and fitness

State of well-being is important to me on all levels: both physical and mental. I enjoy keeping active by walking, yoga and gardening. Being near the water is a big part of my well being

Timeline

Cook

Appeal Catering
02.2024 - Current

Kitchenhand/cook

Compass
03.2023 - 07.2023

Kitchenhand/cook

Broken Bay Sport And Rec
09.2022 - 03.2023

Cook

Appeal Catering
06.2022 - 09.2022

Cook/cleaner

Appeal Catering
05.2017 - 12.2021

Registered Massage Therapist

Self Employed
02.2001 - Current

Massage Therapy Diploma

School of Integrated Body Therapy

High School Diploma -

Te Awamutu High School
Vicki McGuiness