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Callum James

Bushey,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a hardworking and enthusiastic general assistant who stays on top of current and expected demands. I am dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. I am motivated to support customer service and satisfaction. I have excellent communication skills paired with proven ability to think critically in fast-paced environments. I am a flexible shift worker capable of adapting to different pattern shifts including night shifts.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Catering Assistant

Red Chutney
Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed food delivery processes, maintaining efficient storage solutions and meticulous stock rotation to reduce waste.
  • When required I have prepared food for high-capacity events to strict schedules.
  • Applied highest standards of food safety, consistently maintaining hygiene ratings of 5 star standard.
  • Served food and beverages to dining guests with outstanding customer service.
  • Addressed customer questions and concerns with knowledge of menu items, ingredients and allergens.
  • Followed prescribed methods of portioning and presentation, consistently meeting customer expectations.
  • Loaded and unloaded food, tableware and catering supplies on and off catering vehicles.

General Assistant

Costco Wholesale
Bushey, Hertfordshire
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Covered short staffed departments such as the bakery, delicatessen and food court.
  • Movement of trollies from bays to main entrance and removing litter from the car park.
  • Upheld high hygiene standards by periodically emptying rubbish bins, clearing aisle spillages and cleaning high touchpoint areas.
  • Carried out day-day-day support duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Checked and processed incoming deliveries, unpacking and storing with care to avoid stock damage.

Education

GCSEs -

The Bushey Academy
Bushey

A-Levels - Biology, Geography and Physics

The Grange Academy (Formerly The Bushey Academy)
Bushey
09.2019 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Hospitality expertise
  • Stock management
  • Food storage techniques
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Complaint management
  • Sanitising protocols
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Team contribution
  • Communication
  • Chef support
  • Unloading and loading equipment onto vehicles

Interests

My achievements:

During school, I enrolled in the Army Cadets for 4 years rising to the rank of Corporal. I have been a volunteer on the Poppy Appeal for 7 years delivering and collecting the Poppy Tins with my father. In my Army Cadet role I have helped raise money for the Poppy Appeal and carried the Union Jack at the Remembrance Sunday Parade. This is held at our local War Memorial where I led the parade down the High Street to St James Church for the Remembrance Service, 

Hobbies:  

I enjoy regular exercise at the gym and occasionally going go-karting and indoor skiing at the snow centre. 

Additional Information

  • I have successfully completed the Bronze Award for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.

Timeline

Catering Assistant

Red Chutney
06.2022 - 07.2023

General Assistant

Costco Wholesale
07.2021 - 09.2021

A-Levels - Biology, Geography and Physics

The Grange Academy (Formerly The Bushey Academy)
09.2019 - 05.2021

GCSEs -

The Bushey Academy
Callum James