Melissa McAuley
Mission,BC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterhours Drop-in Centre Youth Worker
Directions Youth Services
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated community outreach programs to engage local resources and service
- Documented important information and progress with logs and case management software
- Ensured safety and security of resource center at all times
- Provided youth with harm-reduction supplies and education for safe-use
- Provided youth with food from kitchen, as well as donation clothing, shoes, sleeping bags, pantry items, and more
- Supported youth in crisis through active listening and empathy
Prep & Line Cook
Brown's Social House
New Westminster, British Columbia
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep area and kitchen tools
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including mixers and slicers
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients
- Stocked inventory and reported low supplies to management promptly
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area by adhering to all safety standards
- Ensured that all foods were cooked at the appropriate temperatures for safe consumption
- Provided assistance to other cooks when needed during peak hours or special events
Residential Tenant Support Worker
MPA Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks
- Documented client observations and maintained accurate records for care evaluation
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support services
- Adhered to safety protocols while providing compassionate support to clients
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members
- Organized, prepared, and cleaned work areas for efficient operation
Prep Cook
Old Spaghetti Factory
Langley, British Columbia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area
- Prepped vegetables, meats, and sauces by washing, chopping and dicing
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of food items
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to kitchen management promptly
- Maintained organized workstations to enhance workflow during lunch service hours
Hostess, Prep & Pizza Cook
Doppio Zero Pizza
Coquitlam, British Columbia
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Greeted guests warmly and guided them to their tables
- Managed reservation system and coordinated seating arrangements efficiently
- Provided menu information and answered guest inquiries promptly
- Took orders, ran food items and drinks to tables
- Maintained cleanliness of the entrance and dining area consistently
- Prepared pizza and cooked in wood-fire oven, kept to proper temperature
- Prepared appetizers and desserts on cold line
Hostess, Prep & Line Cook
Billy Miner Cafe & Alehouse
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Greeted and seated guests efficiently, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere
- Took guests' orders, then prepared their meals during the breakfast and lunch service
- Served guests by bringing their food and drinks to their tables
- Prepared pizza and cooked in wood-fire oven, kept to proper temperature
- Prepared and served coffee as a barista and ran bakery line in the cafe section
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of all kitchen equipment, the POS system, and entry area
Education
Certificate in Community Mental Health Work - Healthcare Services
Douglas College
New Westminster02-2022
Standard First Aid With CPR C & AED - Healthcare Services
St Mark James Training
09-2021
Foodsafe Level 1 - Healthcare Services
Fraser Health Authority
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Team collaboration
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Food presentation
- Effective communication
- Community outreach
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Afterhours Drop-in Centre Youth Worker
Directions Youth Services
01.2024 - 08.2024
Residential Tenant Support Worker
MPA Society
10.2022 - 02.2023
Prep & Line Cook
Brown's Social House
01.2022 - 10.2023
Prep Cook
Old Spaghetti Factory
01.2022 - 07.2022
Hostess, Prep & Pizza Cook
Doppio Zero Pizza
11.2016 - 02.2018
Hostess, Prep & Line Cook
Billy Miner Cafe & Alehouse
03.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate in Community Mental Health Work - Healthcare Services
Douglas College
Standard First Aid With CPR C & AED - Healthcare Services
St Mark James Training
Foodsafe Level 1 - Healthcare Services
Fraser Health Authority