Finley Cowan
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Self motivated Event catering Worker with expertise in hygiene and cleanliness in fast-paced settings. Coordinates logistics for events, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Effectively resolves issues to enhance guest experiences. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills contribute to operational efficiency and quick resolutions. Highly adaptable and quick to learn, with strong foundation in problem-solving and teamwork. Ready to bring hands-on approach and positive attitude to and task given.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Assistant
Makin Lakes & Fisheries
Leicester, Leicestershire
05.2024 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely.
- Handled general grounds and facilities maintenance, ensuring appropriate upkeep to maintain a professional business appearance.
- Maintained health & safety to exceptional standards, providing a safe and secure environment for myself and other employees.
Catering Worker
Woodfire Pizza Shack
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared and served high-quality meals in a fast-paced catering environment, adhering to strict hygiene standards.
- Helped set up catering events by setting tables, arranging buffet platters and decorating venue.
- Participated in catering events, setting up venues and serving guests to ensure a smooth operation.
- Coordinated logistics for off-site events, ensuring timely setup and smooth operation.
- Supported chef by prepping vegetables, fruit, and meat prepare ingredients for dishes before starting services, such as vegetables, fruit and meat.
- Sorted and arranged ingredients at shift start at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Safely handled and operated a wide range of kitchen machinery, including ovens, fryers, microwaves and blenders.
- Kept work areas clean and hygienic by mopping floors, sanitising workspaces and clearing storage space throughout service.
- Resolved unexpected issues during events calmly and efficiently, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Carpentry
Brooksby College
Melton Mowbray, LEC01-2026
Higher National Diploma - Animal care
Brooksby College
Melton Mowbray, LEC01-2024
GCSEs - GCSE
Kibworth Mead
Leicester01-2023
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Hand and power tools
- Health and Safety regulations
- Attention to safety
- Troubleshooting strength
- Carpentry
- Time management
- Deadline management
- Punctuality
- Reliable
- Outstanding communication
- Professionalism
- Client interaction
- COSHH processes
Hobbies & Interests
- I am a committed and enthusiastic rugby player and have been a member of Market Harborough RFC for the past 5 years, playing as tighthead prop. four years ago, I was spotted by a scout and selected to represent Leicestershire County, where i remained a member for three years. This experience has helped me develop strong teamwork, discipline, resilience and communication skills.
Timeline
Maintenance Assistant
Makin Lakes & Fisheries
05.2024 - Current
Catering Worker
Woodfire Pizza Shack
03.2021 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Carpentry
Brooksby College
Higher National Diploma - Animal care
Brooksby College
GCSEs - GCSE
Kibworth Mead