Christine McNicholl
Brentwood,Essex
Summary
I am a hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in various food preparation techniques. I am a new member of the kitchen team I started two months ago. I am Effective, in customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively. Accomplished, I am eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience.
I am experienced in working in team environments. I have a reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things. I am a loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and supporting employees. This was due to my hairdressing experience and my bar work experience.
I am a dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. I am a reliable employee with lots of customer experience and good communication with children due to being a mother and grandmother I have a grandson that I support he is Autistic and has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I regularly take him to school and I look after him at weekends I also look after my friend's autistic and ADHD grandson.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Blackmore Primary School
Blackmore, Essex
11.2023 - Current
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, and maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and organised.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for a pristine finish.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
Bar staff member
The Lord Morpeth Public House
Bow, London
01.2001 - 09.2016
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Neatly set tables before guests' arrival, preparing and setting cutlery and refilling condiments.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Refused drinks service to guests without appropriate proof of age.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Cleared counters and disposed of waste and broken glass.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Handled and moved supplies between stores and bars for restocking and storage.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, motivational coaching.
- Kept up-to-date on mixology trends, incorporating new techniques and ingredients into the cocktail menu.
- Worked with bar management to implement and enforce responsible drinking practices.
- Used excellent memorisation skills to maintain extensive drinks menu, ingredients and recipe knowledge.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Warmly greeted and served customers, promptly processing payments to minimise wait times.
Hairstylist
Hair Doo
Hackney, London
08.1975 - 03.2001
- Cleaned, maintained and sterilised styling tools, increasing product lifetimes.
- Examined hair texture and condition to determine the appropriate treatment.
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms, increasing potential client engagement.
- Supervised staff performance in the absence of management, maintaining faultless salon services.
- Maintained knowledge of the latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with client's needs and preferences.
- Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
- Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
- Set up workstations and treatment rooms with necessary products, equipment and supplies.
- Updated customer files with colour notes, preferences and services delivered.
Education
CSE - Maths and English
Hackney Free
London 09/1970 - 07/1975
Skills
- Passenger risk assessments
- Health and Safety
- Autism Awareness
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Blackmore Primary School
11.2023 - Current
Bar staff member
The Lord Morpeth Public House
01.2001 - 09.2016
Hairstylist
Hair Doo
08.1975 - 03.2001
CSE - Maths and English
Hackney Free
09/1970 - 07/1975
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