Brittany Dunstan
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Friendly, dynamic and multilingual team player with experience delivering excellent customer service. Leveraged exceptional communication skills and sanitation practices to support the preparation of nourishing meals and maintain high-efficiency workspaces. Skilled in cash handling and fluent in English, Spanish, and French, consistently promoting a positive and efficient dining experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Volunteer
Awhi Farm
Taupo, WKO
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Positively collaborated with other volunteers and head chef to lovingly prepare nourishing hot school lunches for 100 students and staff
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by prepping ingredients and organizing workstations for cooks.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Kitchen Assistant
Waiheke Resources Trust
Waiheke, Auckland
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Barista, Kitchen Assistant
Red Brick Cafe
Sidney, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanour and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Diploma - Community, Family & Child Studies
Camosun College
Victoria, BC, Canada 06.2018
Skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team Player
- Cash Handling
- Exceptional customer service
- Active Listening
- Sanitation Practice
- Order Taking & Serving
- Coffee Machinery
- Fluent in English, Spanish, French
Hobbies
Dancing, yoga, cycling, running, community events
Timeline
Kitchen Volunteer
Awhi Farm
08.2024 - 09.2024
Kitchen Assistant
Waiheke Resources Trust
07.2024 - 08.2024
Barista, Kitchen Assistant
Red Brick Cafe
04.2016 - 10.2016
Diploma - Community, Family & Child Studies
Camosun College