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Rachael King

Windsor Gardens

Summary

Hardworking and passionate customer service professional with over 30 years customer service experience including early childhood, primary school and hairdressing settings. With a passion to provide exceptional service, whilst building a professional relationship with team members.

I look forward to discussing my customer service experience and being a integral team member to help achieve company goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Cook

G8 Education
04.2014 - Current
  • Contributed to the overall success of the childcare facility by consistently receiving positive feedback from parents regarding meal quality and variety.
  • Collaborated with childcare staff to accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences of children in care.
  • Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with parents, addressing concerns or questions about meal plans promptly and professionally.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Streamlined meal preparation processes, resulting in saved time and reduced costs without sacrificing quality or nutrition standards.
  • Boosted parent satisfaction by providing detailed information on meal plans, ingredients, and nutritional benefits for their children.
  • Proactively resolved issues related to food supply shortages or delivery delays, ensuring minimal impact on meal service consistency.

School Canteen Manager

Klemzig Primary School
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Childcare Cook

G8 Education
08.2008 - 10.2010
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new equipment and technologies that increased productivity without compromising safety standards.
  • Boosted parent satisfaction by providing detailed information on meal plans, ingredients, and nutritional benefits for their children.
  • Proactively resolved issues related to food supply shortages or delivery delays, ensuring minimal impact on meal service consistency.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Hairstylist

Various
11.1995 - 08.2008
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients during peak hours while maintaining a calm and efficient demeanor.
  • Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients regarding their experience at the salon due in part to attentive listening skills during consultations.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.

Education

Cert 3 Food Support Services

TAFE
Adelaide, SA
04.2001 -

Cert 3 in Hairdressing

Sherman's Hairdressing Academy
Adelaide, SA
04.2001 -

Skills

    Customer service specialist

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Interests

Club netball coach volunteer

Timeline

Childcare Cook

G8 Education
04.2014 - Current

School Canteen Manager

Klemzig Primary School
10.2010 - 04.2013

Childcare Cook

G8 Education
08.2008 - 10.2010

Cert 3 Food Support Services

TAFE
04.2001 -

Cert 3 in Hairdressing

Sherman's Hairdressing Academy
04.2001 -

Hairstylist

Various
11.1995 - 08.2008
Rachael King