Christopher Ellison
Gorleston-on-Sea,Norfolk
Summary
I am a very reliable and conscientious person. I enjoy working as a team member. I have a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. In the past, I have worked at Warner Holidays as a Kitchen Assistant catering for large numbers of people. I worked in a NHS team as a Health Care Assistant and part of my role was health and safety, infection control, housekeeping and cooking for twelve service users and six staff with various diet needs. Most recently, I worked in the Catering Department as a Kitchen Assistant, at the James Paget Hospital, helping to cater for hundreds of patients daily. I am a thoughtful person with a kind nature. I will undertake any training to fulfil the position.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Catering assistant
James Paget University Hospital
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
2014.11 - 2025.06
11 years service working for NHS James Paget Hospital.
Delivered a high-quality catering service across hospital wards and within the main kitchen, ensuring patients received meals that met their dietary and nutritional requirements.
Prepared, portioned, and distributed meals in accordance with food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards.
Assisted with meal service on wards, communicating effectively with patients and ward staff to ensure accurate meal delivery and excellent customer care.
Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and food service areas, adhering to strict hospital hygiene regulations.
Operated catering equipment safely and followed all hospital policies and procedures.
Trained and supported new members of staff and worked collaboratively with catering colleagues and nursing staff and other departments to deliver an efficient and patient focused service.
Demonstrated reliability, flexibility and strong teamwork skills while working in a fast paced healthcare environment.
Health Care Assistant
Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust
2001.01 - 2014.01
Health Care Assistant
Westminster Health Care
1999.01 - 2001.01
Kitchen Porter
The Barn Restaurant Belton
1997.01 - 1999.01
Team Member/Learning Disabilities
High Quality Lifestyles Ltd
1997.01 - 1997.01
Student
1992.01 - 1995.01
Student
1991.01 - 1992.01
Employment Training
1990.01 - 1991.01
Kitchen Assistant
Warner Holidays
1990.01 - 1990.01
Construction Worker/Labourer
1989.01 - 1990.01
Warehouse Person Trade and Retail
Crown Berger Consumer Products
1987.01 - 1989.01
Kitchen Assistant
Warner Holidays
1983.01 - 1987.01
Training Electrical Installations
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
1981.01 - 1983.01
Education
RSA/NVQ Level 1-2 - Office Procedures
RSA/NVQ Level 1-2 - Business procedures
Humanities Diploma - undefined
Degree - Economic and Social History
Level 2 Award - Health and Safety in the Workplace
Level 2 Award - Food Safety in Catering
Level 2 Food and Hygiene -
James Paget University Hospital
Norfolk 2014.11 - 2016.11
Level 2 Food Hygiene Safety Certicficate -
James Paget University Hospital
Norfolk 2016.11 - 2019.11
Level 2 Food hygiene Safety Certificate -
James Paget University Hospital
Norfolk 2019.11 - 2022.11
Level 2 Food Hygiene Safety Certificate -
James Paget University Hospital
Norfolk 2022.11 - 2025.11
Skills
- Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle
- Experience of working in various catering/health environments
- Enjoy working in a team
- Punctual
- Always keen to learn and lifelong learner
References
References available on request.
CAREER HISTORY
St Martins Housing Trust, Volunteer/Homeless People, 1995, 1996
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Our family live in the beautiful seaside town of Gorleston On Sea. We enjoy holidays abroad when we can and holidays in the west country by the sea, in the past. I enjoy dog walking, swimming and beach fishing. I am a full time carer for a member of my family and i am seeking part time work, to balance home life with work life.
Timeline
Level 2 Food Hygiene Safety Certificate -
James Paget University Hospital
2022.11 - 2025.11
Level 2 Food hygiene Safety Certificate -
James Paget University Hospital
2019.11 - 2022.11
Level 2 Food Hygiene Safety Certicficate -
James Paget University Hospital
2016.11 - 2019.11
Catering assistant
James Paget University Hospital
2014.11 - 2025.06
Level 2 Food and Hygiene -
James Paget University Hospital
2014.11 - 2016.11
Health Care Assistant
Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust
2001.01 - 2014.01
Health Care Assistant
Westminster Health Care
1999.01 - 2001.01
Kitchen Porter
The Barn Restaurant Belton
1997.01 - 1999.01
Team Member/Learning Disabilities
High Quality Lifestyles Ltd
1997.01 - 1997.01
Student
1992.01 - 1995.01
Student
1991.01 - 1992.01
Employment Training
1990.01 - 1991.01
Kitchen Assistant
Warner Holidays
1990.01 - 1990.01
Construction Worker/Labourer
1989.01 - 1990.01
Warehouse Person Trade and Retail
Crown Berger Consumer Products
1987.01 - 1989.01
Kitchen Assistant
Warner Holidays
1983.01 - 1987.01
Training Electrical Installations
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
1981.01 - 1983.01