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Work History
Education
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Timeline
Barista
Chelsea Hutton-James

Chelsea Hutton-James

Currently Unemployed
Portsmouth

Summary

A versatile and hardworking professional with experience in baking, barista work, festival support, and restaurant service. Skilled in delivering high-quality baked goods, crafting specialty coffee drinks, and providing excellent customer service in fast-paced environments. Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, whether it’s ensuring a seamless event experience, assisting in food preparation, or maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Known for creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong team collaboration. Passionate about working with diverse teams and ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction in all roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Home based bakery owner

Self employed - Cakes and bakes Basingstoke
Basingstoke, Hampshire
06.2021 - 10.2023

Instagram @Cakes_N_Bakes_Basingstoke.

  • Promoted company products and services on social media to increase brand awareness.
  • Monitored storage temperatures to preserve food quality.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of food safety practices.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Followed precise measurements for each recipe, guaranteed consistency in taste and texture.
  • Arranged display case with appealing presentation to maximise sales.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated creativity in cake decorating to attract more customers.
  • Crafted bespoke wedding cakes for memorable occasions.
  • Developed new cake designs to cater to festive occasions.
  • Created unique children's birthday cakes with fun, cheerful designs to delight young customers.

Barista and waitress

Clubhoue coffee
Portsmouth, Hampshire
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained clean, organised cafe workspaces, enabling co-workers to readily locate required supplies.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, motivational coaching.
  • Warmly greeted and served customers, promptly processing payments to minimise wait times.
  • Refilled replenishables and chilled ingredients, recording out-of-stock items for re-ordering.
  • Made and served high-volume beverages with speed, quality and consistency, thriving in fast-paced cafe environments.

Festival catering

Paul Holmes mobile catering
Portsmouth, Hampshire
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered exceptional service to customers for their enjoyment and comfort.
  • Addressed any customer complaints or issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined order taking process, reducing wait times for customers' convenience.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respect.

Cleaner

Dusty spring cleans
Basingstoke, Hampshire
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained respectful relationships with clients.
  • Consistently met high quality standards.
  • Swept, mopped, waxed and polished floors, delivering pristine finish.
  • Executed regular deep cleans for optimal health and hygiene.
  • Delivered exceptional service through flexible work hours accommodating clients' schedules.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, resulting in efficient completion of all duties.
  • Maintained excellent hygiene standards with regular disinfection of bathrooms and kitchens.
  • Vacuumed and steamed carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture.
  • Responded promptly to last-minute requests ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Tailored cleaning solutions to meet individual property needs for superior results.
  • Safely handled and stored chemical cleaning products to maintain organised work space.

Crew member

McDonalds
Portsmouth, Hampshire
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Flexibly took on various roles to support workflow.
  • Achieved excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene practices while handling food ensuring safety at all times.
  • Ran orders from kitchen to dining areas.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly providing solutions promptly.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
  • Operated cash registers accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
  • Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.

Education

GCSE level C - English

Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouh
09.2010 - 06.2015

GCSE level C - Maths

Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouth
09.2010 - 06.2015

GCSE level C - French

Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouth
09.2010 - 06.2015

BTEC level Distinction - Science

Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouth
09.2010 - 07.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Food and hygiene training

High speed training
Basingstoke
08.2021 - 08.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Allergen training

Food standards agency
Basingstoke
08.2021 - 08.2021

Skills

    Business management

Efficient cleaning techniques

Customer service

Time management

Food safety and hygiene

Creativity

Equipment management

Cash handling

Milk frothing and latte art

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi tasking

Bespoke cake decoration

Timeline

Festival catering

Paul Holmes mobile catering
08.2023 - 08.2023

Barista and waitress

Clubhoue coffee
06.2023 - 09.2023

Cleaner

Dusty spring cleans
08.2022 - 11.2022

NVQ Level 2 - Food and hygiene training

High speed training
08.2021 - 08.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Allergen training

Food standards agency
08.2021 - 08.2021

Home based bakery owner

Self employed - Cakes and bakes Basingstoke
06.2021 - 10.2023

Crew member

McDonalds
06.2015 - 02.2016

GCSE level C - English

Admiral Lord Nelson School
09.2010 - 06.2015

GCSE level C - Maths

Admiral Lord Nelson School
09.2010 - 06.2015

GCSE level C - French

Admiral Lord Nelson School
09.2010 - 06.2015

BTEC level Distinction - Science

Admiral Lord Nelson School
09.2010 - 07.2015
Chelsea Hutton-JamesCurrently Unemployed