Azmera Tewelde
Birmingham,BIR
Work preference
Summary
Diligent, confident, honest, reliable, and self-motivated individual with solid work ethic and a positive and polite attitude to the work and others. An excellent and helpful team player and works efficiently using own initiative and adaptable to working diverse environments. Possess the ability to learn tasks and quickly follow instructions and tasks to the end meeting deadlines and achieving targets. Excellent communication time management skills and able to prioritise tasks. Keen to develop knowledge and skills. Seeking a role within a company in which to use acquired skills and interests and contribute to the company whilst also gaining new skills to further experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Mellor Catering
2024.01 - Current
- Preparation: Food preparation, plating, and delivery for students and staff
- Presentation: Setting up table arrangements, linens, and dishes
- Facilitated distribution of food and beverages to students and staff
- Performed comprehensive clean-up of tables and surfaces. Utilised dishwasher for effective washing of kitchen items. Regularly cleaned sink and floors to uphold hygiene standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Mastered different types of cuisine, catering to diverse needs.
- Measured, weighed and mixed ingredients following recipe formulae and procedures.
- Completed final assemblies on dishes for service to customers.
- Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
- Organised ingredients for planned dishes and associated garnishes.
- Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies throughout shifts.
- Operated mixers, cutters and special equipment following health and safety protocols.
- Readied ingredients and food preparation areas to support smooth kitchen workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
- Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Monitored storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
- Reported defective kitchen equipment in line with procedure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings to handle customer queries.
- Received and unloaded new inventory for storage in stores.
- Dispensed snacks and refreshments at periodic intervals.
- Operated cash point as required, handling and recording payments.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards to decrease accidents.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
- Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
- Followed good operating practices, safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols to minimise downtime.
- Monitored and recorded fridge and freezer temperatures to safely preserve stock.
- Assembled dishes and finalised plating of customer orders.
Raising a Family
2019.01 - 2026.01
- Have developed excellent time management skills in ensuring that my children are at Nursery on time and that personal appointments were met
- Communicate well with fellow parents and teacher
- Carry out shopping duties and budgeted well for own home
- Adhere to health and safety and promote a safe environment within the home
- 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.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Catering Assistant
Hummingbird Nursery
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Planning: Creating menus, visiting the event site, and ordering supplies
- Preparation: Cooking, plating, and packing food for students and staff
- Presentation: Setting up tables, linens, and dishes
- Service: Serving food and beverages to students and staff
- Clean-up: tables, washing on dishwasher, sink and clean the floors
Waiter
Eritrea
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Providing customers with menus
- Taking customer orders and relaying them to the kitchen
- Serving food and beverages to customers
- Listening to any complaints that patrons have and addressing them appropriately
- Preparing bills and processing payments
- Guiding guests to their table
- Answering any questions the guests may have
Education
Sandwell College
BirminghamLEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING -
MELLOR
Online 2025.10 - 2028.10
LEVEL 1 Introduction to health&safety in catering -
MELLOR
Online 2025.10 - 2028.10
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace -
Mellor
2025.10 - 2028.10
Safeguarding children -
mellor
2025.10 - 2028.10
Allergic awareness -
melol
2025.10 - 2028.10
Skills
- Leadership: Strong critical decision making, motivating, team building, delegating & monitoring quality
- People Focused: Demonstrable excellent people skills Always strive to put other people first and help with their needs
- Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to identify areas for further development, and able to support others in the process Have an analytical and problem-solving approach to work Excel at prioritising flexibly to meet rapidly changing needs
- Organisational Skills: Well organised, adaptable and flexible Multitask and prioritise flexibly to fulfil all assigned tasks within time constraints Skilled at working under pressure and confidently meeting targets Thrive on a challenge and have a proven track record of high performance under challenging circumstances
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Command exceptional communication and relationship skills Able to quickly build rapport and formulate relationships with individuals from all works of life Have an acute understanding of the need to employ empathy and sympathy within personal and delicate situations
References
Available on request
Interests
- Planning fun activities with the family
- Reading
- Travelling
- Keeping active by going on walks
- Cooking different variety of foods
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING -
MELLOR
2025.10 - 2028.10
LEVEL 1 Introduction to health&safety in catering -
MELLOR
2025.10 - 2028.10
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace -
Mellor
2025.10 - 2028.10
Safeguarding children -
mellor
2025.10 - 2028.10
Allergic awareness -
melol
2025.10 - 2028.10
Kitchen assistant
Mellor Catering
2024.01 - Current
Catering Assistant
Hummingbird Nursery
2021.01 - 2024.01
Raising a Family
2019.01 - 2026.01
Waiter
2016.01 - 2018.01
Sandwell College