Carly Hammonds
Mayland,Essex
Summary
Im a mother of three children, two in college and one in primary school. Im currently working in a primary school in Heybridge which I really enjoy. Im just looking for a job that has more hours and that I equally enjoy as much as my current job.
Kitchen Assistant supporting culinary and service teams for currently 2 months so far. Effective and efficient in dishwashing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively. Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing lunchtime food. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen Assistant
Caterlink
Heybridge, Essex
2023.06 - Current
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Serving up to 130 pupils day at lunchtime.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Rotated food on workstations and in display cases, disposing of spoilt items.
Shop Owner
Myself
Mayland, Essex
2022.04 - 2023.05
- Forecasted stock needs to reduce excess spending while maintaining effective product mix to meet customer demand.
- Swiftly resolved complex customer complaints to guarantee absolute customer satisfaction and generate repeat business.
- Forecasted stock needs to reduce excess spending while maintaining effective product mix to meet customer demand.
- Enhanced new product awareness by posting engaging images to company websites and social media accounts.
- Serving up to 50 customers daily
Office Assistant
The Good Cleaner
Southminster, Essex
2019.06 - 2021.11
- Processed invoices and payments using accounting software.
- Oversaw daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout busy office environments.
- Responded promptly to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and customers.
- Greeted up to 20 guests and clients weekly with warmth and professionalism.
- Maintained office files for reliable reference, including electronic and hard copies.
- Conducted research and compiled data upon request.
- Entered handwritten data into computers for easy retrieval.
Care Assistant
Southminster residential home
Southminster, Essex
2003.03 - 2005.07
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Helped up to 30 individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Child Development
St Peters High School
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex 1996.09 - 2001.06
NVQ Level 2 - Caring
In Work College Course
Southminster, Essex 2004.02 - 2004.09
NVQ Level 3 - Caring
In Work College Course
Southminster, Essex 2004.09 - 2005.04
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Empathy
- Work well in team and solo
- Flexibility
- Organisation skills
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Time management
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Caterlink
2023.06 - Current
Shop Owner
Myself
2022.04 - 2023.05
Office Assistant
The Good Cleaner
2019.06 - 2021.11
NVQ Level 3 - Caring
In Work College Course
2004.09 - 2005.04
NVQ Level 2 - Caring
In Work College Course
2004.02 - 2004.09
Care Assistant
Southminster residential home
2003.03 - 2005.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Child Development
St Peters High School
1996.09 - 2001.06