Connor Cowland
Bath
Summary
I am a highly skilled professional with expertise in multitasking efficiency, patience and composure, and proactive outreach methods. I demonstrate exceptional data entry accuracy and technical proficiency, consistently finding solutions under pressure. Adept at time-management, team leadership, and public speaking. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organisational success and achieve career growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
Bath Pizza Company
Bath, Somerset
2022.07 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
Chef
Knead Neapolitan Pizza
High Wycombe
2021.05 - 2022.03
- Working under pressure to get orders out on time for customers
- Making sure to meet deadlines, as well as maintaining a high level of quality.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Stock intake and delivery invoicing.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
System Analyst
Technology Recycle Group
High Wycombe
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Input of data into spreadsheets and stock systems.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Delivered top-notch IT support, resulting in seamless business operations.
Chef
Handmade Burger Co
Bath
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Working under pressure to get items clean for chefs in time
- Cleaning and disinfecting of all areas in the kitchen
- Customer satisfaction
- Cross checking inventory
- Building customer relations
- Using feedback from customers in a constructive manner to better the quality of food being produced
Kitchen Porter
A.S.K Italian
Marlborough
2018.06 - 2019.01
- Working under pressure to get items clean for chefs in time
- Cleaning and disinfecting of all areas in the kitchen
- Customer satisfaction
- Cross checking inventory
- Building customer relations
Sales Assistant
Waitrose
Marlborough
2017.05 - 2018.09
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
Education
GCSE Level -
Amersham School
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Amersham and Wycombe College
AmershamSkills
- Multitasking efficiency
- Patience and composure
- Proactive outreach methods
- Data entry accuracy
- Technical proficiency
- Find solutions under pressure
- Time-Management capability
- Team Leadership
- Public speaking
Timeline
Chef
Bath Pizza Company
2022.07 - Current
Chef
Knead Neapolitan Pizza
2021.05 - 2022.03
System Analyst
Technology Recycle Group
2020.11 - 2021.01
Chef
Handmade Burger Co
2019.01 - 2020.02
Kitchen Porter
A.S.K Italian
2018.06 - 2019.01
Sales Assistant
Waitrose
2017.05 - 2018.09
GCSE Level -
Amersham School
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Amersham and Wycombe College