Isaac Foster
Barnstaple,Devon
Summary
Results-driven Kitchen Leader with expertise in food quality and safety standards. Leads team coordination and training to optimise workflow and foster staff development. Enhances customer satisfaction through innovative menu planning and consistent service. Dynamic individual skilled in transferring expertise across multiple industries, such as e-commerce and labor, complemented by insights into precision engineering
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen team leader
Wetherspoons
Barnstaple, Devon
02.2024 - Current
- Trained new staff members to ensure consistent kitchen operations and uphold service standards.
- Delegated tasks to optimise workflow and enhance team collaboration.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work schedules.
- Oversaw catering events, ensuring seamless service during high-pressure situations.
- Balanced staffing needs with budget constraints for optimal labour cost management.
- Enforced cleanliness standards, maintained hygienic kitchen conditions.
- Established positive working environment to boost employee morale.
- Handled customer complaints for enhanced dining experience.
- Conducted daily inventory checks with detailed record keeping.
Labourer
Hele Bay Precision
Barnstaple, Devon
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to accelerate production process.
- Implemented safety protocols, safeguarded team from potential hazards.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations for operational excellence.
- Followed strict quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Enhanced precision engineering processes by implementing effective quality control measures.
- Streamlined workflows by integrating advanced technologies into existing systems.
- Worked on complex machinery parts, ensured high-level accuracy.
- Fabricated precision metal parts using lathe machines, guaranteed optimal performance of final product.
E-Commerce assistant
Alvio Online
Barnstaple, Devon
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed online product listings, enhancing brand visibility.
- Planned and executed marketing initiatives that enhanced online sales and increased brand awareness.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design and execute promotional campaigns, increasing customer reach.
- Developed promotional emails aligned with marketing campaigns increasing customer engagement rates.
- Used social media platforms effectively to engage customers and build brand awareness.
- Analysed sales data regularly, identifying trends and making informed decisions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of e-commerce industry trends, staying ahead of competition.
- Handled daily operational tasks to ensure seamless e-commerce operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
A-Levels - National Extended Diploma in Sport L3
Petroc
Barnstaple 09.2022 - 05.2024
GCSEs - Business Studies, Biology, English Lang+Lit, Physics, Spanish, Physical Sciences, Mathematics
West Buckland School
Barnstaple, Devon 09.2016 - 07.2022
Skills
- Food preparation efficiency
- Implementing hygiene standards
- Kitchen hygiene enforcement
- Foodservice quality control
- Kitchen equipment knowledgeability
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Nutritional knowledge
- Scheduling rota
- Crisis handling
- Adapting in fast-paced environment
- Staff training
- Employee mentoring
- Reliable decision making
- Food waste minimisation
- Food waste minimisation
- Basic computing
- HACCP knowledge
- Focused concentration
- Resilient under pressure
- Multitasking efficiency
- Web analytics
- Equipment handling
- Safety focus
- Work load prioritisation
Affiliations
- Brazilian Jujitsu
- Surfing
- Working out
- Gaming
- Learning new things
Languages
English
Native
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Kitchen team leader
Wetherspoons
02.2024 - Current
Labourer
Hele Bay Precision
03.2023 - 06.2023
A-Levels - National Extended Diploma in Sport L3
Petroc
09.2022 - 05.2024
E-Commerce assistant
Alvio Online
07.2022 - 08.2022
GCSEs - Business Studies, Biology, English Lang+Lit, Physics, Spanish, Physical Sciences, Mathematics
West Buckland School
09.2016 - 07.2022