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Anita Kowalczyk

Anita Kowalczyk

Gravesend,Other (Non US)

Summary

Hardworking and hygiene-conscious Kitchen Assistant with 5+ years’ experience in fast-paced hospitality environments. Holds current Health & Safety Certificate (City & Guilds Assured, RoSPA, CPD) covering Manual Handling TILE, COSHH for cleaning chemicals and Food Safety principles. Experienced in supporting food preparation, maintaining 5-star kitchen hygiene standards, pot washing, stock rotation per FIFO, and working efficiently under pressure during peak service. Physically fit, reliable and committed to safe working practices. Available for early, late and weekend shifts.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Kitchen Assistant

Jk's Cafe
Gravesend
2017.04 - Current
  • Supported chefs with food preparation and maintained Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP standards during busy service
  • Performed daily deep cleaning and sanitisation to EHO 5-star hygiene rating standards
  • Operated commercial dishwasher and managed stock rotation, checking use-by dates to reduce waste
  • Prepared vegetables and ingredients following recipe specifications for 100+ covers per service
  • Handled deliveries, checked temperatures and completed due diligence records to HACCP compliance

Warehouse Assistant

Asda
Dartford, Kent
2019.03 - 2020.07
  • Picked and packed customer orders to strict productivity and accuracy targets, consistently meeting KPIs
  • Maintained warehouse safety standards in line with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, including Manual Handling TILE and hazard reporting
  • Managed stock placement and rotation using warehouse management systems, ensuring efficient picking routes and 100% location accuracy* - `WMS`
  • Performed daily housekeeping and equipment safety checks, reporting faults immediately per PUWER 1998

Retail Assistant

M&S
Dartford
2015.07 - 2016.03
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, consistently meeting sales targets during peak trading hours.
  • Processed stock deliveries and performed accurate shelf replenishment, ensuring 100% product availability and rotation per FIFO principles.
  • Maintained store safety and housekeeping standards in line with company policy, reporting hazards to management immediately.
  • Operated tills and handled cash/card payments with 100% accuracy, balancing till at end of shift with zero discrepancies.
  • Worked flexibly as part of a team to cover multiple departments, demonstrating reliability and strong time management.

Waiter

Giraffe
Dartford
2014.02 - 2015.04
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Barista

CAfe OLA
London
2007.05 - 2012.12
  • Prepared and served 200+ high-quality coffee and beverage orders daily during peak morning rush, maintaining speed and accuracy under pressure.
  • Operated and maintained espresso machines, grinders and other equipment to company specification, ensuring consistent drink quality and safety.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service with personalised recommendations, achieving positive feedback and repeat customer loyalty.
  • Followed strict Food Safety and COSHH procedures for cleaning chemicals, sanitising work areas and handling milk/dairy to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Managed cash handling and till operations with 100% accuracy, completing end-of-day cash-up and daily stock rotation per FIFO principles.

- Supported daily opening/closing duties, including waste disposal and deep cleaning, maintaining 5-star hygiene rating standards


Waiter

Prezzo Italian Restaurant
London
2008.08 - 2012.04
  • Welcomed guests and provided table service.
  • Took food and drink orders accurately.
  • Assisted with food preparation and kitchen support.
  • Processed customer payments and operated tills.
  • Maintained hygiene, health, and safety standards.

Office Administrator/Customer Service Assistant

PZU
, Poland
2006.06 - 2007.06
  • Provided customer service support to clients face-to-face and by telephone, handling policy enquiries and processing documentation accurately.
  • Managed daily office administration including data entry, filing systems and maintaining customer records in line with company procedures.
  • Processed payments and issued insurance documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal financial controls.
  • Supported team members during busy periods, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with data protection policies

Receptionist

Hotel Arche
Siedlce, Poland
2005.03 - 2006.04
  • Managed multi-line switchboard and handled 50+ guest calls daily
  • Operated hotel booking system and processed check-ins/outs to GDPR standards
  • Handled cash/card payments and end-of-day till reconciliations
  • Resolved guest complaints professionally under pressure during peak season

Education

Master of Arts - Political science

University Akademia Podlaska
POLAND
2001.10 - 2006.03

Certificate - English as a Foreign Language

Harrow College
London
2008.10 - 2009.05

Skills

  • Restaurant operations knowledge
  • Food presentation aesthetics
  • High volume catering expertise
  • Food safety regulations
  • Patience under pressure
  • Positivity and enthusiasm
  • Shop floor maintenance
  • Serving techniques
  • Dining etiquette knowledge
  • Friendly disposition
  • Order processing expertise
  • Hospitality standards
  • Customer relationship management software
  • Communication excellence
  • Team player
  • Customer Service

Certifications And Licences

  • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering | Food Safety UK

CPD Certified, RoSPA Assured | Cert No: 7498115-178-197-1087 | Valid to June 2029

  • Health and Safety Training for Employees – High Speed Training (2026)

City & Guilds Assured, CPD Certified, RoSPA Assured 2025/27

Completed accredited training covering: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Manual Handling, COSHH, Fire Safety, Work at Height (PUWER), Risk Assessment, and Workplace Hazards. Valid until 21/06/2027.

  • Diploma in Reception Skills | Alison

CPD Certified - Grade 90% | Awarded June 2026

  • Full UK Driving Licence - Clean

Timeline

Warehouse Assistant

Asda
2019.03 - 2020.07

Kitchen Assistant

Jk's Cafe
2017.04 - Current

Retail Assistant

M&S
2015.07 - 2016.03

Waiter

Giraffe
2014.02 - 2015.04

Certificate - English as a Foreign Language

Harrow College
2008.10 - 2009.05

Waiter

Prezzo Italian Restaurant
2008.08 - 2012.04

Barista

CAfe OLA
2007.05 - 2012.12

Office Administrator/Customer Service Assistant

PZU
2006.06 - 2007.06

Receptionist

Hotel Arche
2005.03 - 2006.04

Master of Arts - Political science

University Akademia Podlaska
2001.10 - 2006.03
Anita Kowalczyk