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Benjamin Seagar

Glasgow,,United Kingdom

Summary

I am a hardworking individual with multiple years of work experience through different jobs as a Kitchen porter, Volunteer and Paper Boy.

I am in my 2nd year at University studying Zoology at the University of Glasgow. In my spare time I go camping, hiking, running and go to the gym. Alongside my work experience my personal interests have helped me learn key skills in time management, teamwork and attention to detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Volunteer

Angus Glen Estate
Brechin, Angus
2026.06 - 2026.06

I spent 1 week carrying out bird monitoring on the Angus Glen Estate for the University of Glasgow.

  • Worked in a team to carry out tasks for the estate
  • Handled young Wader Chicks and Barn Owls using bird handling license
  • Early start times requiring time management
  • Monitored bird numbers for the estate which required high levels of concentration
  • Used creativity to build moth and pitfall traps

Kitchen porter

Cafe @ Number 16
Aberdour, Fife
2024.09 - 2025.06

For a reference:

07903 531913

Xenoph Larg - Head Chef/Co-owner

  • Washed dishes to a high standard efficiently to be used for the rest of service
  • Cleaning kitchen surfaces and floor to maintain high hygiene standards
  • Regular rubbish removal and sweeping and mopping to keep kitchen clean
  • Help front of house staff serve food resulting in timely service using teamwork and communication skills
  • Clear tables after customers to ensure a quick turnaround
  • Helping chefs with food preparation for service
  • Unloaded deliveries at start of shift
  • Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness

Kitchen Porter

Room with a view Seafood Restaurant
Aberdour, Fife
2023.08 - 2024.09

For a reference:

roomwithaview@forthviewhotel.co.uk

07919 022210

Hannah Norman - Manager/Director

  • Washing dishes efficiently to be used for service
  • Cleaning kitchen surfaces to maintain high hygiene standards
  • Communicating with chefs to provide them dishes and various food items
  • Helping front of house serve food and drink resulting in timely service using communication and teamwork skills
  • Polishing glasses for tomorrows shift
  • Making coffee to order
  • Clearing tables to ensure a quick turnaround
  • Setting tables for service the next day

Paper Boy

Wullies Newsagents
Aberdour, Fife
2022.09 - 2023.05
  • Delivered papers locally by bike around the village
  • Worked the weekend
  • 7am start highlights time management skills
  • Delivered 2 sets of papers per day promptly
  • Communicating with customers providing high quality customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2025.09 - 2029.05

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Co-operation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Efficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Volunteer

Angus Glen Estate
2026.06 - 2026.06

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Glasgow
2025.09 - 2029.05

Kitchen porter

Cafe @ Number 16
2024.09 - 2025.06

Kitchen Porter

Room with a view Seafood Restaurant
2023.08 - 2024.09

Paper Boy

Wullies Newsagents
2022.09 - 2023.05
Benjamin Seagar