Imad Hussain
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant with over 17 years of experience supporting food service operations in a busy hospital environment. Skilled in delivering meals with care and accuracy, ensuring strict compliance with hygiene protocols and individual dietary requirements. Known for a professional, friendly attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Seeking to bring a strong work ethic and customer-focused mindset to a new catering opportunity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Catering Assistant
Sodexo
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
2008.11 - Current
- Exceptional Hygiene Standards: Consistently maintains impeccable cleanliness across all kitchen equipment and surfaces, including crockery, ovens, and microwaves, adhering to NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.
- Adherence to Cleaning Protocols: Follows established cleaning frequencies and procedures for high-risk areas, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.
NHS England
- Dietary Accuracy: Meticulously records patient meal preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring all meals are prepared and served in accordance with individual dietary plans.
- Stress Management: Thrives in high-pressure environments, maintaining composure and delivering quality service during peak meal times.
- Time Management: Efficiently manages tasks to ensure timely meal delivery, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Team Collaboration: Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues to meet the diverse needs of patients and hospital staff.
- Training Awareness: Understands and follows company training modules, including health & safety, COSHH, and manual handling
- Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations: Familiar with HACCP procedures and safe food handling practices in line with NHS and Sodexo standards
- Excellent customer service with a calm, professional manner
- Strong communication skills; confident when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors
- High attention to detail when taking meal orders to ensure compliance with medical and nutritional guidelines
- Remains calm under pressure and adapts quickly in fast-paced, high-stress environments
- Reliable, punctual, and consistently committed to quality service
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
Rawalpindi Secondary School
Pakistan 1999.06 - 2003.06
Skills
- Advanced Food Hygiene Awareness
- Dietary & Allergen Compliance
- Nutritional Awareness
- Time Management
- High-Pressure Service
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service Excellence
- Infection Control Knowledge
- COSHH & Manual Handling Trained
- Multitasking & Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Stock Monitoring & Reporting
- Professionalism & Confidentiality
REFERENCE:
Name: Wasim Siddique
Job Role: Finance Officer
Contact Detail: Mobile - 07546946642
Email - waz321@livecouk
Name: Rashmita Shahi
Job Role: Patient Dinning Supervisor
Contact Detail: Mobile - ?
Email - ?
Accomplishments
Continuous Improvement Award Sodexo - 30 December 2010
Multiple on the spot award given by supervisor and Manager
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Sodexo
2008.11 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education -
Rawalpindi Secondary School
1999.06 - 2003.06