Talia Mitchell
Adelaide
Summary
To associate and learn from a organisation where there is sufficient opportunity to develop my skills in business knowledge and achieve individual growth. Passionate about contributing to organisational success by maintaining high standards of accuracy, improving processes, and supporting dynamic team growth while continuously developing my professional expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Liquid Espresso
Findon, SA
10.2017
- General waitress duties including: clearing plates, washing dishes, polishing cutlery, serving customers and helping kitchen staff
CALHN Work Experience Program
10.2019
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Adelaide Hospital from 22nd to 25th October 2019
- Infection control by general hand hygiene
- How to successfully operate a sphygmomanometer to take a patients blood pressure
- Venepuncture
- Basic Life Support, trained in CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Helping the visually impaired
- Identifying the signs of stroke
- Paediatrics - Verbal and nonverbal communication skills for children 1 - 8 years old
- Medical terminology
Apprentice Chef
CEG - Hotel Royal
Torrensville, SA
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Studied commercial cookery certificate III with Career Employment Group (CEG).
- Duties included:
- Collaborating with kitchen staff
- Prepping kitchen for, during, and after service
- Prepare menu items as ordered
- Assist head chef with large projects when requested
- Always maintaining a clean kitchen
- Creating and executing different recipe with efficiency
- Ensuring near perfect presentation and garnishing
- Assisted in budget management by monitoring food costs and portion control measures for greater financial efficiency.
- Demonstrated versatility by working across various stations within the kitchen, enhancing overall productivity.
- Built rapport with suppliers, negotiating favourable pricing on key ingredients without sacrificing quality or freshness.
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Payneham Traineeship
Felixstow, SA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Full time Nursery Educator: Main focused (but not limited to) children between the ages of 6 weeks old and 24 months
- Experienced with all children from the ages of 6 weeks to 4 years old
- Entrusted with ensuring a nurturing atmosphere and the protective development of children in my care
- Caring and creating a safe environment for children
- Effectively collaborate with other educators and the Nursery Room Leader
- Managing and implicating each childs individual routine
- Planning the educational curriculum for the days of the week
- Encouraging the children to reach their developmental milestones
- Physically and emotionally supporting both the children and their families to ensure clear and respectful communication
- Help Children develop language and vocabulary as well as numeracy and physical development
Part-time Cook
Jamaica Blue Calvary Hospital
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Duties included:
- Prepping the kitchen before service hours
- Preparing menu items as ordered with a focus on Jamaica Blue Cafe's specialty dishes
- Assisting the management and cooking team with larger culinary projects as needed
- Always maintaining a spotless kitchen environment
- Creating and executing various recipes efficiently, including Jamaica Blue Cafe's signature dishes
- Ensuring near-perfect presentation and garnishing of all dishes
- Ensuring the quality of ingredients and proper food storage according to health and safety standards
Chef Assistant
Rezz Hotel
20 Hamilton Terrace, Newton SA 5074
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Provided support during special events and catering functions, ensuring consistent quality across all offerings.
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the kitchen when needed, maintaining smooth operations during staff absences or high-volume periods.
Education
High School -
Underdale High School
Underdale, SA10.2019
Business, College of Business, Government and Law
Flinders University
City Campus04-2027
No Degree - Early Childhood Education and Care
Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO)
11.2023
Certificate III - commercial cookery
Career Employment Group (CEG)
10.2022
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Hold great abilities when Working under Pressure
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Fast Learner
- Independent worker
- Great photography and branding skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Time management
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Rezz Hotel
03.2025 - Current
Part-time Cook
Jamaica Blue Calvary Hospital
10.2024 - 03.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Payneham Traineeship
10.2022 - 11.2023
Apprentice Chef
CEG - Hotel Royal
09.2020 - 10.2022
CALHN Work Experience Program
10.2019
Liquid Espresso
10.2017
High School -
Underdale High School
Business, College of Business, Government and Law
Flinders University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education and Care
Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO)
Certificate III - commercial cookery
Career Employment Group (CEG)