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Donna Wright

Stafford,Staffordshire

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with a strong foundation in recipe modification and innovative dish creation. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a passion for food presentation, ensuring seamless collaboration with waitstaff and catering teams. Proficient in HACCP certification, health and safety compliance, and food hygiene standards, with extensive experience in seafood handling and sauce making mastery. Adept at multitasking under pressure, adapting to new recipes, and executing time-efficient cooking techniques. Career goals include further enhancing menu planning competence and expanding expertise in nutrition knowledge to elevate dining experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

SENIOR CARE WORKER

RHG SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE
Stafford, Staffordshire
2025.10 - Current

To administer care in various forms to residents at this centre. Help in maintaining their health and well-being and supporting them and other family members. Assist in mealtimes and personal care.

  • Assisted with mobility issues, increasing independence of patients.
  • Ensured safety in the living environment by regular inspection and maintenance.
  • Supported end-of-life care compassionately providing comfort during difficult times.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality personal care.
  • Planned daily activities to stimulate cognitive function in dementia patients.

Senior care worker

Dora Rose Milford
Stafford, Staffordshire
2021.06 - 2025.09
  • Prepared nutritious meals, ensuring better health of residents.
  • Administered medication accurately, enhancing patient health.
  • Supported end-of-life care compassionately providing comfort during difficult times.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals for effective treatment plans.
  • Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks for enhanced self-esteem and dignity.
  • Implemented stringent infection control measures whilst maintaining a homely environment.
  • Empowered individuals through choice and decision-making opportunities promoting independence.
  • Liaised effectively with families regarding the welfare of their loved ones ensuring transparency and trust in our service provision.

Warehouse packer

Amazon
Rugeley, Staffordshire
2019.10 - 2021.06
  • Ensured correct storage of packed goods according to established guidelines.
  • Recorded package information accurately, facilitated smooth logistics processes.
  • Managed packing schedules effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Maintained safe work environment through adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Chef de cuisine

HOLYBUSH AT SALT
Stafford, Staffordshire
2017.11 - 2019.10
  • Ensured consistent food quality for enhanced customer enjoyment.
  • Supervised all food preparation stages maintaining quality control from start to finish.
  • Fostered a teamwork-oriented environment, leading to improved staff morale.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating unique and appealing menu items.
  • Developed seasonal menus to highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
  • Inspired creativity among kitchen staff through demonstration of advanced culinary techniques.
  • Established high dining standards for overall improvement of culinary experience.
  • Designed daily specials that increased restaurant's reputation for creativity and flavour diversity.
  • Handled special dietary requests professionally resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Implemented new recipes which resulted in an expanded menu offering.
  • Produced high-quality dishes under tight deadlines ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - FOOD

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
1987.09 - /1991

Skills

  • Recipe modification
  • Communication with waitstaff
  • Passion for food presentation
  • Innovative dish creation
  • HACCP certification
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Adaptability to new recipes
  • Time-Efficient cooking
  • Baking and pastry creation
  • Menu planning competence
  • Sauce making mastery
  • Seafood handling experience
  • Handling kitchen stress
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Food hygiene standards
  • Exceptional communication
  • Catering experience
  • Food storage principles
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Timeline

SENIOR CARE WORKER

RHG SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE
2025.10 - Current

Senior care worker

Dora Rose Milford
2021.06 - 2025.09

Warehouse packer

Amazon
2019.10 - 2021.06

Chef de cuisine

HOLYBUSH AT SALT
2017.11 - 2019.10

NVQ Level 2 - FOOD

Liverpool John Moores University
1987.09 - /1991
Donna Wright