Caitlin Vedder
Eltham,TKI
Summary
Excelling in health and safety compliance and team collaboration. Adept at maintaining high hygiene standards and enhancing service efficiency. Recognized for exceptional customer service and coffee preparation skills, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and smooth operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Hygiene operator
Ecowize
Hawera, Tki
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Maintained hygiene standards in food processing environments.
- Conducted thorough cleaning of equipment and surfaces.
- Utilized specialized cleaning tools and chemicals safely.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all hygiene service tasks.
- Inspected areas for potential health hazards, such as mold or mildew.
- Disinfected surfaces using approved cleaning solutions according to safety protocols.
Front of House Employee
Ferns kai
Hawera, Tki
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Greeted customers warmly and provided excellent service at Ferns kai.
- Managed front desk operations and ensured smooth customer flow.
- Assisted in menu preparation and maintained cleanliness of dining area.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate service efforts.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly and maintained high satisfaction levels.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
Front of House Employee
Aromas coffee lounge
New plymouth, Tki
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted customers warmly and welcomed them to the dining area.
- Assisted wait staff by delivering food and drinks efficiently.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly during service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and ensured a pleasant atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience during peak hours.
- Prepared a variety of coffee beverages using espresso machines and grinders.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
Front of House Employee
Manous Cafe and restaurant
New plymouth, Tki
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers warmly and welcomed them to the dining area.
- Managed reservations and organized seating to ensure smooth service flow.
- Provided excellent customer service to create a welcoming dining experience.
- Assisted in menu knowledge to help guests with food and drink selections.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery and accuracy.
- Processed payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems for transactions.
- Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, cleaning floors.
- Cleared dishes between courses and after guests finished dining.
- Prepared a variety of coffee beverages using espresso machines and grinders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the café environment throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately while ensuring a positive customer experience.
Education
Spotswood College
New Plymouth, TkiSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Menu knowledge
- Coffee preparation
Timeline
Hygiene operator
Ecowize
01.2026 - 06.2026
Front of House Employee
Ferns kai
07.2025 - 01.2026
Front of House Employee
Aromas coffee lounge
01.2024 - 04.2025
Front of House Employee
Manous Cafe and restaurant
01.2023 - 05.2024
Spotswood College