Ebenezer Mahleka
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
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. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Efficient with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Manaseh limited Agency
Ipswich, Suffolk
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Carried out wide variety of tasks to maintain optimal service delivery.
- Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Assisted the chef prepare meals and learnt to work efficiently under pressure
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
Crewmember
McDonald's
Ipswich, Suffolk
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Shared product knowledge to answer customer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to take payments and process orders.
- Assessed food quality before serving customers to meet high-quality standards.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
- Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
- Ran orders from kitchen to dining areas.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
- Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
- Grilled meats for correct time to reach safe internal temperatures.
Care assistant
Manaseh Agency
Great Blakenham, Suffolk
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Housekeeping cleaner
Grove court
Woodbridge, Suffolk
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Swept, mopped, waxed and polished floors, delivering pristine finish.
- Deep-cleaned bathrooms and kitchens to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
- Cleaned food preparation surfaces, tools and utensils and sanitised regularly to minimise contamination risks.
- Ironed and hung customer clothes with care.
- Vacuumed and steamed carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture.
- Maintained well-stocked trolleys with complete cleaning, linen and comfort supplies, enabling efficient room turnarounds between guests.
- Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
- Communicated with other staff to determine best use of resources and guest care.
- Provided high-quality cleaning services on 25 rooms daily, working efficiently to meet timeframe demands.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Pharmaceutical Science
De Montfort University
Leicester 2022.09 -
A-Levels - mathematics
Northgate High School
Ipswich 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English
St Alban's Catholic High School
IpswichSkills
- High efficiency
- Safe food handling
- Manual dexterity
- Food safety and rotation
- High-volume dining
- Team contribution
- Health code requirements
- Waste management
- Quality Control
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- sports - netball
- cooking
- travelling
- charity events
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Manaseh limited Agency
2023.06 - 2023.09
Crewmember
McDonald's
2022.09 - 2023.01
Foundation Degree in Science - Pharmaceutical Science
De Montfort University
2022.09 -
Care assistant
Manaseh Agency
2022.05 - 2022.09
Housekeeping cleaner
Grove court
2022.05 - 2022.08
A-Levels - mathematics
Northgate High School
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English
St Alban's Catholic High School