James Clatworthy

• Worked periodically, filling in when needed in busy summer months

Kitchen Assistant:

• Organised equipment and produce required for daily operations of a kitchen of 8 students. Assisted in opening and closing kitchen facilities throughout the week. Supported kitchen staff with preparation activities as needed.
• Constantly engaging with students to improve kitchen skills and cultivate comfort within culinary settings.
• Trained multiple new staff simultaneously with hands on experience.

General Assistant:

• Opening and closing on-site bar, including cashing up each night and checking stock.
• Ensuring all students were acting responsibly and accounted for each evening.
• Carried out a range of tasks related to general operations of the school, including deliveries, tending the garden and maintenance.

• Seasonal work in the summer when the park is busy.
• Cooperating in a team to ensure a high quality of upkeep across the grounds.
• Managing time and urgency of tasks to ensure customer and employer satisfaction.
• Using initiative and advanced problem-solving skills when facing challenging assignments.

• One week's work experience
• Learned about the processes behind accounting
• Practiced Double-entry bookkeeping and use of Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Delivered excellent customer service and mitigated complaints through friendly and polite interaction.
• Managed product delivery to customers and transactions in a timely manor.
• Strong communication, teamwork and handling of issues under pressure.