DRITAN SHEHAJ
Caterham
Summary
Hardworking, reliable, and with hands-on experience in supermarket assistance, kitchen porting, restaurant waiting and general labour. Quick to learn, positive in attitude, and dedicated to keeping the work environment clean, organised, and efficient. Always ready to support the team, maintain hygiene standards, and provide excellent service.
Dedicated and hardworking individual with strong work ethic and keen eye for cleanliness, ensuring well-organised and hygienic kitchen environment. Demonstrates excellent teamwork and communication skills, paired with ability to adapt quickly to new tasks and environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen Porter/Assistant/waiting staff
Bua Thai Restaurant
2020.01 - 2026.05
- Supported food preparation including cooking
- Handled deliveries and effectively managed stock levels.
- Assisted with packing take away orders.
- Supported maintenance of cleanliness in kitchen areas.
- Helped ensure hygiene standards were upheld and contributed to end-of-day responsibilities.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Checked dining area supplies and promptly replenished low stock.
- Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
Supermarket Assistant
FreshMart Grocery, London
London
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Stocked shelves and rotated products to maintain freshness
- Helped customers locate items and carried bags for elderly customers
- Cleaned aisles and maintained a tidy storefront
- Received and unpacked deliveries
General Labourer / Helper (Freelance)
Small Businesses & Various Clients
2005.01 - 2013.01
- Supported moving, lifting, and setting up equipment for events and construction sites
- Helped in small kitchens and cleaning services
- Assisted elderly neighbours with shopping and errands
Kitchen Helper
Puerto Alegre Restaurant, Milan, Italy
Milan
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Assisted chefs in a busy Italian restaurant
- Prepared ingredients (vegetables, meats, sauces)
- Cleaned kitchen and dishwashing area
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen
Supermarket Helper
EuroSpin Supermercato, Pesaro, Italy
Pesaro
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Helped stack shelves, clean aisles, and organise storage rooms
- Managed trolleys and assisted customers with packing
- Gained experience using basic stock systems
Education
High School Diploma -
General High School (Shkolla e Mesme e Përgjithshme)
Tirana, AlbaniaLASER Level 2 for Security Officers -
Guard Pass/Get Licensed
LondonSkills
- Stocking and shelf replenishment
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Basic food preparation
- Dishwashing and utensil sanitization
- Deep kitchen hygiene
- Stockroom organization
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Waste disposal and recycling management
- Health and safety compliance
- Teamwork and staff communication
- Customer service and assistance
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Italian (Fluent)
Timeline
Kitchen Porter/Assistant/waiting staff
Bua Thai Restaurant
2020.01 - 2026.05
Supermarket Assistant
FreshMart Grocery, London
2014.01 - 2019.01
General Labourer / Helper (Freelance)
Small Businesses & Various Clients
2005.01 - 2013.01
Kitchen Helper
Puerto Alegre Restaurant, Milan, Italy
2003.01 - 2005.01
Supermarket Helper
EuroSpin Supermercato, Pesaro, Italy
2001.01 - 2003.01
High School Diploma -
General High School (Shkolla e Mesme e Përgjithshme)
LASER Level 2 for Security Officers -
Guard Pass/Get Licensed