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Elliot Palmer

Exeter,Devon

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in food preparation, customer service, and team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and attention to detail, honed through roles as a barista, commis chef, and crew member. Skilled in maintaining high standards of hygiene, time management, and delivering quality service under pressure. Proficient in barista techniques, food preparation methods, and customer engagement to ensure seamless operations. Committed to contributing practical skills and expertise to dynamic environments while supporting consistent and service excellence.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Barista

birchy coffee house
Exeter, Devon
04.2026 - 06.2026
  • Prepare food and drinks to maintain day-to-day café output standards.
  • Mix and dispense drinks to the required standard before serving customers.
  • Plating and serving food meets agreed quality standards during each shift.
  • Serve food and drinks on time to keep service running smoothly.
  • Purchase food and drink stock to support daily menu availability.
  • Open and close the café to keep daily operations consistent.

Commis Chef

winslade mannor
Clyst st Mary, Devon
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
  • Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
  • Maintained a high standard of kitchen hygiene, regularly cleaning work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Marsh Barton, Devon
05.2025 - 02.2026
  • Delivered fast, accurate service for positive customer experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak times, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
  • Took customer orders accurately, offering menu recommendations and answering queries about ingredients.
  • Food hygiene certificate.

Education

Level 2 carpentry - Carpentry

Exeter College
Exeter
2026

Day course - Fish and Seafood cookery course

Ashburton School of Cookery
Ashburton
2026

Level 2 maintenance - Maintenance

Exeter College
Exeter
2025

GCSE maths - Maths, Grade 5

St Peters
Exeter
2024

GCSEs - Physics, Grade 4

st peters
exeter
2024

Certified scuberdiver up to 20 meters - scuba diving

PADI
menorca
2023

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Practical skills
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Carpentry expertise
  • Maintenance knowledge
  • Barista experience
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Time management
  • Customer service expertise
  • Housekeeping proficiency

Timeline

Barista

birchy coffee house
04.2026 - 06.2026

Commis Chef

winslade mannor
10.2025 - 04.2026

Crew Member

McDonald's
05.2025 - 02.2026

Level 2 carpentry - Carpentry

Exeter College

Day course - Fish and Seafood cookery course

Ashburton School of Cookery

Level 2 maintenance - Maintenance

Exeter College

GCSE maths - Maths, Grade 5

St Peters

GCSEs - Physics, Grade 4

st peters

Certified scuberdiver up to 20 meters - scuba diving

PADI
Elliot Palmer