- Health and fitness
- Mountain biking
- Cooking/baking
Laura Penn
Edgeware,CAN
Summary
Dependable and punctual professional with experience in hospitality, cooking, and household management. Skilled at multitasking, working effectively in teams, and performing well under pressure to deliver high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
House Keeper/Cook
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
- Planned and prepared balanced daily meals for a family, accommodating dietary needs and preferences.
- Performed a wide range of housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry, ironing, and linen care.
- Handled weekly cleaning routines, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the home.
- Demonstrated reliability, trustworthiness, and strong attention to detail in a private home setting.
Waitress/Barista
Terra Viva
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Prepared and served high-quality coffee and beverages in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Operated espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment with attention to consistency and presentation.
- Trained new employees on the restaurants procedures and techniques.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team to meet service and cleanliness standards.
Waitress
Botanic Bar and Restaurant
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Sole charge for running the floor.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Used computer systems to take customer payments and bookings.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Waitress
Strawberry Fare
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Engaged with customers to describe menu items, suggest options, and enhance their dining experience.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-2028
Certificate of University Preparation - Law, Māori, Academic Writing
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-2024
Kaiapoi High School
KaiapoiSkills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks accurately
- Typing at 60 wpm
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Relationship management/Team collaboration
Interests
Referees
- Happily supplied on request
Timeline
House Keeper/Cook
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
Waitress/Barista
Terra Viva
07.2019 - 02.2022
Waitress
Botanic Bar and Restaurant
02.2018 - 12.2018
Waitress
Strawberry Fare
12.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Canterbury
Certificate of University Preparation - Law, Māori, Academic Writing
University of Canterbury
Kaiapoi High School