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Monika Mieszala

Galway

Summary

I am a hard working, enthusiastic individual, who is 100% dedicated to her work and is a reliable employee. I have extensive experience working in the area of cleaning, health and safety and food prep. I have excellent people skills and interact with clients to make sure they are satisfied with the service and consistently present the business in a positive light. My first language is Polish, however I have good English communication, having lived in Ireland for over 10 years and I am currently engaging in English classes to improve my standard of English. I pride myself on being a reliable, dedicated employee and I am eager to showcase my skillset.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Porter/ Kitchen Assistant

Keanse Bar & Restaurant
Galway
12.2017 - 12.2020
  • Maintained neat and organised food storage areas to increase team efficiency.
  • Flexibly shifted tasks in response to changing service demands, assisting other staff members to increase overall team efficiency.
  • Washed dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitising chemicals in compartment sinks.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
  • Removed rubbish and recycling regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas against safe and sanitary food-handling criteria.
  • Disinfected kitchen tools and supplies to maintain high standard of health and safety.
  • Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Prepared dishes for up to 80 guests at catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Stored food according to safety procedures, protecting from spoilage and preventing waste.
  • Monitored temperatures in refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organising ingredients and restocking supplies in line with expected demand.
  • Helped prepare and plate dishes, adding condiments and garnishes to enhance presentation and meet quality standards.
  • Washed and peeled produce and prepared ingredients and equipment to support kitchen workflow.
  • Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage.

Cleaner

Nationwide Cleaning Resources
Dublin
03.2012 - 07.2016
  • Completed cleaning assignments as directed in a timely manner while maintaining a high standard of sanitation.
  • Work well in a team environment, interacting and cooperating with management and employees to guarantee that all duties were allocated and finished to the highest standard.
  • Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
  • Performed routine cleaning equipment and machinery inspections to maintain proper, safe working order.
  • Monitored supply inventory and requested needed items from procurement team.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors and managers to obtain feedback on quality, service and care.
  • Followed established HSE procedures for chemicals and PPE use.
  • Emptied bins, collecting and sorting waste and recyclables for compacting and disposal.
  • Completed daily logs, detailing work completed, labour hours and site locations.
  • Continually delivered excellent customer service.

Cleaner

MCR Group
Dublin
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Kept cleaning supplies well-stocked by conducting regular item counts and ordering replacements in advance.
  • Prioritised jobs according to urgency and worked with team to meet daily goals.
  • Dusted and polished window frames and wiped down glass, maintaining clean and clear areas.
  • Carried out cleaning tasks as instructed within tight timeframes and to high-quality standards.
  • Operated floor cleaners and buffers.
  • Maintained a high level of cleaning standards always.
  • Engaged with customers daily and delivered friendly, high standard customer service.

Education

Condary Secondary School
Poland

Orzesze Primary School
Poland

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Inventory management
  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Organisational skills
  • Self-disciplined
  • Health and Safety
  • Self-directed
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality Control
  • Team player
  • Resourcefulness
  • Hard working
  • Excellent interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptable to any tasks given to me

Languages

Polish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Kitchen Porter/ Kitchen Assistant

Keanse Bar & Restaurant
12.2017 - 12.2020

Cleaner

Nationwide Cleaning Resources
03.2012 - 07.2016

Cleaner

MCR Group
01.2010 - 01.2012

Condary Secondary School

Orzesze Primary School
Monika Mieszala