Aimee-Jayne Richards
Ware,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dependable and reliable professional with strong skills in teamwork, communication, and time management. Known for being a quick learner and a good listener, consistently pushing boundaries to achieve excellence. Capable of working both individually and collaboratively, demonstrating exceptional dependability in all tasks. Career goal includes leveraging these competencies to contribute effectively to organisational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Barista
Costa Coffee
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
2022.03 - 2023.05
- Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing top-quality coffee and beverages.
- Enhanced bar efficiency by keeping work areas tidy and well-stocked.
- Exhibited knowledge of various coffee blends for enhanced customer experience.
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
- Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
- Implemented hygiene standards throughout café premises for public health safety compliance.
Catering assistant
Spit’n’ roast caterers
Hertford, Hertfordshire
2019.06 - 2022.01
- Executed food preparation tasks efficiently to meet dining deadlines.
- Supported head chef in meal planning and menu development to cater to various tastes and dietary needs.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
- Handled cash transactions with customers, maintaining integrity and accuracy at all times.
Chef
Stansted Airport College
Stansted , Hertfordshire
2019.10 - 2020.08
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
Chef
The Fox and hounds
Hunsdon, Hertfordshire
2019.09 - 2019.11
Waitress
The Nags Head
Little Hadham, Hertfordshire
2019.03 - 2019.08
- Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Utilised professional communication skills to resolve customer complaints.
- Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, heightened customer decision making.
Waitressing
The Nags Head
Little Hadham, Hertfordshire
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Pastry chef
Down Hall Hotel and Spa
Hatfield Heath, Essex
2018.04 - 2018.09
- Assured freshness by daily baking of diverse pastries, breads, and cakes.
- Ensured perfect texture and flavour balance in all baked goods through meticulous preparation techniques.
- Upheld strict temperature control during baking process, ensuring optimal results every time.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations and food safety protocols.
- Achieved consistent production quality with adherence to recipes and instructions.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards to guarantee hygienic working environment.
- Prepared delicate pastries for enhancing dining experience of clients.
Education
SVQ Level 2 - Catering
Harlow College
United KingdomNVQ Level 3 - Professional cookery
Harlow College
United KingdomGCSEs - General secondary education
Birchwood high school
United KingdomTQUK level 2 - Business
Isle of Wight college
United KingdomSkills
- Team work
- Good listener
- Quick learner
- I like to push myself
- Can work individually
- Communication
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
Reference
Stuart, Smith, Ssmith@harlow-college.ac.uk, Harlow College, Tutor, Velizy Avenue, CM203EZ
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Family time
- Caring for animals
- Personal development
Timeline
Barista
Costa Coffee
2022.03 - 2023.05
Chef
Stansted Airport College
2019.10 - 2020.08
Chef
The Fox and hounds
2019.09 - 2019.11
Catering assistant
Spit’n’ roast caterers
2019.06 - 2022.01
Waitress
The Nags Head
2019.03 - 2019.08
Waitressing
The Nags Head
2018.10 - 2019.08
Pastry chef
Down Hall Hotel and Spa
2018.04 - 2018.09
SVQ Level 2 - Catering
Harlow College
NVQ Level 3 - Professional cookery
Harlow College
GCSEs - General secondary education
Birchwood high school
TQUK level 2 - Business
Isle of Wight college