Elizabeth James

In January 2025 i Transitioned to the UK division within Tempus recruitment as a Recruitment Consultant after working for the USA side of the business for 2 years. I manage end-to-end recruitment processes within the veterinary sector, I have Built strong relationships with clients and candidates, assisting in matching talent to roles while ensuring compliance with recruitment standards and best practices. I have helped to arrange interviews, provided career guidance and negotiate contacts for candidates. I have worked with large corporate groups and small independent businesses to sign terms of business to work with the agency to assist with all aspects of recruitment and facilitated the placement of candidates in appropriate roles. I have Attended regular veterinary conferences to represent the company and Network.

Took a career break to focus on family life and the birth of my child.

I worked as an agency worker visiting various residential homes, including those for the elderly, nursing homes, and assisted living and challenging behaviour in both group settings and on a 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 basis. I assisted with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing, and applying creams. Safeguarding clients in their own home and in public.
I was responsible for Maintaining accurate records of food and fluid intake, consistency, and body maps. I Conducted light cleaning duties in residents' rooms and homes and provided support with equipment such as hoists, slings, and slide sheets.
I built positive relationships with residents to ensure a safe and happy living environment and provided companionship and fostered relationships

I was responsible for the care and safeguarding of up to four young people in a residential care setting. This included Administering medication, conducted daily checks (fire safety, health, and safety), and ensured compliance with COSH regulations. Completed care documentation, including daily logs, risk assessments, placement plans, and monthly reports. I Acted as a key worker for a young person, managing their appointments, updating social workers, and ensuring care plans were followed and assisted with meal preparation and general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable home environment.

Produced a wide variety of baked goods, including cakes, muffins, tray bakes, and pastries. Managed stock rotation in the freezer and was responsible for ordering supplies from suppliers. I took on a new role that Led New Product Development (NPD), including trialling and costing new products for the Multiple bakery branches. And Gained experience in bread baking, overseeing the ovens, and ensuring consistent product quality.

Responsible for preparing, producing, and serving desserts, including cakes, cookies, shortbreads, muffins, As well as a seasonally changing desert menu to showcase local and seasonal ingredients. I Created and produced fresh breads daily, including focaccia, sourdough, bloomers, brioche, and more speciality breads. Participated in the development of new seasonal menus, gaining expertise in modern cuisine and innovative techniques.

I worked at the Hotel for work experience during college and was offered a full-time job following the two weeks of work experience there. I assisted in the preparation of desserts for three different menus, including à la carte, TDH, and express menus, as well as desserts for private and business functions. I worked on the customer facing egg station during breakfast service, preparing a variety of egg dishes to order and assisted in pastry preparation for a Japanese-style restaurant, Rofuto, on the hotel's 16th floor alongside working under the head pastry chef in the main restaurant.