Zoe Telfer
Mount Gambier,SA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchenhand
Hospitality
Mt Gambier, SA
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for busy hospitality kitchen service
- Maintained kitchen hygiene by thoroughly cleaning benches, floors, and equipment.
- Stored food items safely following hospitality kitchen procedures
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and service setup
- Removed waste and recycling from kitchen work areas
- Followed food safety standards during hospitality kitchen duties
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Processed payments, returns, and exchanges following store policies.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Education
Grant High School
Mt Gambier, SA10-2026
Millel Primary School
01.2021 - 12.2024
Mulga Street Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Food safety protocols
- Kitchen hygiene
- Sanitation procedures
- Inventory control
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Problem resolution
- Punctuality and reliability
- Cash management
- Currency management
- Store maintenance
- Retail store support
Affiliations
My passion is animals. I am a school student, looking to start my employment career. I'm keen to learn, and take direction well. Im also reliable and dedicated.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchenhand
Hospitality
01.2026 - Current
Millel Primary School
01.2021 - 12.2024
Mulga Street Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2020
Grant High School