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
11.2008 - 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
06.1999 - 06.2003
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
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Accomplishments
Continuous Improvement Award Sodexo - 30 December 2010
Multiple on the spot award given by supervisor and Manager