Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Nicole Butcher

Oamaru,OTA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a positive attitude and extensive experience in customer service and kitchen operations at Waitaki Girls High School. Proven ability to maintain high cleanliness standards while collaborating effectively with team members. Skilled in food preparation and enhancing guest experiences through exceptional service and attention to detail.

Diligent and experienced with solid background in assisting with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting kitchen staff. Successfully contributed to smooth kitchen operations by ensuring timely ingredient preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards. Demonstrated ability in multitasking and following directions effectively.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Galley Cafe
Oamaru, Oamaru
10.2025 - Current
  • Prepare and serve coffee and food items with precision.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of dining and service areas.
  • Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Assist in training new staff on cafe procedures and best practices.
  • Assist with food preparation tasks as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the restaurant.
  • Look for ways to serve without direction and regularly pitch in by cleaning up and organising front area, replenishing condiments and napkins during busy times.

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

KC's Bakery
Oamaru, Oamaru
2024 - 2025
  • Prepared and served coffee and food items with precision.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
  • Assisted in training new staff on cafe procedures and best practices.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability for daily operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction.

My time here was short due to the business having to close.

Kitchen Hand

Waitaki Girls High School
Oamaru, Oamaru
2022 - 2024
  • Prepared ingredients for cooking and food assembly tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
  • Assisted chefs with food preparation and plating dishes.
  • Operated kitchen appliances safely and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory by organizing and restocking supplies.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure food safety standards.
  • Disposed of waste and adhered to recycling procedures efficiently.
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
  • Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Galley Cafe
Oamaru, Oamaru
2019 - 2022
  • The same/similar duties as my previous job descriptions

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Collective Cafe
Oamaru, Oamaru
2016 - 2019
  • The same/similar duties as my previous job descriptions

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

Short Black Cafe
Oamaru, Oamaru
2012 - 2016
  • The same/similar duties as my previous job descriptions

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Roost Cafe
Oamaru, Oamaru
2009 - 2011
  • I started here from leaving school. This is where I began learning my skills in hospitality and becoming a barista.

Education

Barista Course (passed) -

ARA Polytechnic
Oamaru, NZ
01-2010

Level 1 & 2 NCEA -

Waitaki Girls High School
Oamaru, NZ
11-2009

Skills

  • Safe food handling & preparation
  • Skilled & trained barista
  • Reliable
  • Good initiative
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Health & safety compliance experience
  • Team collaboration
  • Excellent customer rapport

References

  • Cam Brownlee - Owner of KC's Bakery 027 7747754
  • Tina Souness - Manager of Waitaki Girls High Hostel 021 440583
  • Sue Tisdall - Owner of Java Coffee 021 1104596

Timeline

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Galley Cafe
10.2025 - Current

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

KC's Bakery
2024 - 2025

Kitchen Hand

Waitaki Girls High School
2022 - 2024

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Galley Cafe
2019 - 2022

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Collective Cafe
2016 - 2019

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

Short Black Cafe
2012 - 2016

Front of House Staff Member/Barista

The Roost Cafe
2009 - 2011

Barista Course (passed) -

ARA Polytechnic

Level 1 & 2 NCEA -

Waitaki Girls High School
Nicole Butcher