Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
References
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Joanne Woodgate-Sullivan

Joanne Woodgate-Sullivan

44 Eders Road Woodend,North Canterbury

Summary

  • I am a hard working women with a fantastic personality..I am not afford of learning new skills
  • Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Mumbles Cafe, excelling in food preparation and kitchen efficiency. Proven ability to manage multiple orders while ensuring high-quality meal presentation. Skilled in safe food handling and kitchen staff coordination, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and minimizing food waste through effective portion control.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Assistant

Rusty Carrot
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • 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.

Making pies for supermarkets in the south island.

Cook,customer Service

Mumbles Cafe
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Cook,customer Service. Supervisor

Red Post Cafe
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Vet Assistant

North Canterbury Vets
04.2015 - 07.2017

Teat sealing cows and heifers

Dairy Farming

Niroto Farming
03.2010 - 06.2016
  • Improved overall farm efficiency by implementing modern dairy farming techniques and embracing technology.
  • Evaluated current industry research findings relevant to dairy farming operations; incorporating best practices into daily routines as appropriate.
  • Actively engaged in continuous learning opportunities like attending workshops, conferences, or online courses related to dairy farming best practices and emerging industry trends.
  • Conducted employee training programs on best practices in dairy farming techniques and safety protocols.
  • Contributed to staff training initiatives, sharing knowledge on best practices in dairy farming and animal care techniques.

Customer Service Cashier.office Lady

Mocketts Motors
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.

Bartender

Oxford Working Mens Club
05.2005 - 05.2010
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Cook,bar Maid

Cust Pub
01.2004 - 03.2005
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Knife Hand and Sales

Verkerks
03.2001 - 09.2003
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
  • Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
  • Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.

Security Officer

Armaguard
03.2000 - 03.2001
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.

Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Uncover security. Catching shoplifters

Knife Hand

PPCS
03.1997 - 03.2000
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
  • Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.

Education

School Certification -

Rangiora High School
Rangiora North Canterbury

Skills

  • Chef support
  • Dishwashing
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Meal presentation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food storage
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Order accuracy
  • Kitchen staff coordination

Hobbies

Fishing,up cycle furniture,flower arrangements

References

Stacey rustic Cafe 027 3047266

Jean Nicholl 021 217 4437

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant

Rusty Carrot
03.2023 - 02.2025

Cook,customer Service

Mumbles Cafe
03.2021 - 06.2023

Cook,customer Service. Supervisor

Red Post Cafe
02.2017 - 11.2019

Vet Assistant

North Canterbury Vets
04.2015 - 07.2017

Customer Service Cashier.office Lady

Mocketts Motors
03.2013 - 03.2016

Dairy Farming

Niroto Farming
03.2010 - 06.2016

Bartender

Oxford Working Mens Club
05.2005 - 05.2010

Cook,bar Maid

Cust Pub
01.2004 - 03.2005

Knife Hand and Sales

Verkerks
03.2001 - 09.2003

Security Officer

Armaguard
03.2000 - 03.2001

Knife Hand

PPCS
03.1997 - 03.2000

School Certification -

Rangiora High School
Joanne Woodgate-Sullivan