Donna Smith
Derry,Northern Ireland
Summary
Service-focused hospitality professional ready to help others and meet customer needs. Understands kitchen processes, food service standards and safety requirements. Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Helps keep kitchen clean, stocked and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety and best practices for kitchen support.
I am highly motivated and loyal staff member, I can work well on my own or as part of a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
School catering assistant
Foyle College
Derry, Derry
2009.01 - Current
- Assembled dishes and finalised plating of customer orders.
- Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
- Operated mixers, cutters and special equipment following health and safety protocols.
- Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
- Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
- Monitored and recorded fridge and freezer temperatures to safely preserve stock.
- Followed good operating practices, safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols to minimise downtime.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
School cleaner
Foyle College
Derry, Derry
2009.01 - 2022.05
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
- Coordinated and performed numerous cleaning jobs per day.
- Followed health and safety standards governing correct use of chemicals.
- Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimise infection risks.
- Operated and maintained floor polisher and buffer machine.
- Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Restocked, cleaned and sanitised bathroom spaces for optimum appearance and functionality.
- Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
- Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
- Conducted thorough venue inspections to accurately identify cleaning needs.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Mopped and polished corridors and classrooms.
- Communicated well with team across multiple locations.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, history, art, english
CSE
Derry 1979.05 - 1979.05
Skills
- Certified in Hygiene, Allergens and first aid
- Proper storage and preservation
- Preparation techniques
- Team contribution
- Safe food handling
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Health code requirements
- Sanitising protocols
- Cleaning procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School catering assistant
Foyle College
2009.01 - Current
School cleaner
Foyle College
2009.01 - 2022.05
GCSEs - Maths, history, art, english
CSE
1979.05 - 1979.05