Isabelle Harkin
Morecambe,Lancashire
Summary
I am skilled in customer service, food preparation, table clearing, and stock management, contributing to seamless operations within fast paced environments. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
I am an organised and dependable kitchen assistant with 15 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Eric's Cafe & The Stone Jetty Cafe
Morecambe, Lancashire
2023.04 - Current
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Prepped ingredients daily to maintain fresh offerings.
- Managed cash register accurately for smooth transactions.
- Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
- Prepared hot beverages to meet individual customer preferences perfectly.
- Ensured consistent quality of food and drinks served, enhancing customer loyalty.
Cafe assistant
The Lighthouse Cafe
Morecambe, Lancashire
2018.03 - 2021.04
- Restocked display cases regularly for optimal product availability.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation to increase kitchen efficiency.
- Prepped ingredients daily to maintain fresh offerings.
- Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
- Prepared hot beverages to meet individual customer preferences perfectly.
- Delivered excellent customer service with thorough product knowledge.
Cafe assistant
Eric's Cafe
Morecambe, Lancashire
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Prepped ingredients daily to maintain fresh offerings.
- Managed cash register accurately for smooth transactions.
- Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
- Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
Education
GCSEs -
Heysham High School
Morecambe, LancashireSkills
- Commercial kitchen workflow
- Hygiene consciousness
- Temperature control awareness
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Customer Service
- Food preparation
- Table clearing
- Stock management
- Health and Safety regulations
Certification
Food and hygiene level 2
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Eric's Cafe & The Stone Jetty Cafe
2023.04 - Current
Cafe assistant
The Lighthouse Cafe
2018.03 - 2021.04
Cafe assistant
Eric's Cafe
2017.01 - 2018.01
GCSEs -
Heysham High School