Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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James Page

Penzance,Cornwall

Summary

Dedicated professional with caring nature, motivated to support students in their educational journey. Possesses strong communication and organisational skills, coupled with knack for problem-solving and adaptability. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment to help students thrive academically and personally.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Chef

Mr Billy’s Café
Penzance
03.2017 - 06.2023
  • Coordinating with colleagues to manage stock orders and develop menus
  • Liaised with front of house staff,
  • Balancing food preparation, cooking, and serving
  • Adhering to Health and Safety regulations and policies
  • Adapting dishes to suit customer’s needs and requirements
  • Overseeing junior staff members and kitchen porters to encourage confidence and independence in their role
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Maintaining customer safety through knowledge of allergies and food safety.

Crab Processor

W Harvey and Sons
Newlyn
08.2011 - 03.2013
  • Worked closely with other departments to ensure seamless operation flow across the organisation.
  • Followed strict regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance in all tasks undertaken.
  • Ensured timely preparation of stock to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Elimination and proper disposal of waste in-line with workplace policy.
  • Ensured compliance with Health and Safety standards through diligent preparation and cleaning of work area.

Duty Manager

Iceland Penzance
Camborne
09.2003 - 08.2011
  • Performed key-holder tasks, ensuring safe and efficient opening and closing of store.
  • Ensured stock replenishment across three departments
  • Till operation, cash handling, dealing with customer enquiries
  • Supported regular customers with SEND to count out money and bag their items.
  • Oversaw stock checks and reordering, ensuring product availability at all times.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt problem resolution.
  • Balanced office functions such as record keeping, cashing up and staff searches.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to maximise productivity.
  • Effectively used IT systems to manage stock and revenue.

Education

Level 3 Bench Joinery - Construction

Cornwall College Camborne
09.2025 -

Level 3 Personal Trainer - Health and Fitness

BOFFIT
Online
04.2025 -

Level 2 Bench Joinery - Bench Joinery

Cornwall College Camborne
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Site Carpentry -

Cornwall College Camborne
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Gym Instruction - Health and Fitness

BOFFIT
Online
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Furniture Making - Construction

Cornwall College Camborne
/2023 - /2024

Food Hygiene certificate - Level 2

City and Guilds

HND - Media Moving Image

Plymouth University
Plymouth
/2005 - /2007

A Level -

Truro and Penwith College
/2001 - /2004

GNVQ Travel and Tourism - Tourism

Humphrey Davy School

AQA GCSE - English Lit / Lang, Science Double Award, Maths, Art, Graphics Technology, History, French

Humphrey Davy School

Skills

  • Laid-back persona
  • Adaptability
  • Quick Learner
  • Observational Skills
  • Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Graduated Approach
  • Safeguarding and GDPR adherence
  • ICT Literacy
  • Passionate disability rights advocate

Affiliations

  • Personal Health and Fitness
  • Woodworking
  • Karate
  • Miniature painting
  • Learning Japanese

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 3 Bench Joinery - Construction

Cornwall College Camborne
09.2025 -

Level 3 Personal Trainer - Health and Fitness

BOFFIT
04.2025 -

Chef

Mr Billy’s Café
03.2017 - 06.2023

Crab Processor

W Harvey and Sons
08.2011 - 03.2013

Duty Manager

Iceland Penzance
09.2003 - 08.2011

Level 2 Bench Joinery - Bench Joinery

Cornwall College Camborne
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Site Carpentry -

Cornwall College Camborne
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Gym Instruction - Health and Fitness

BOFFIT
/2024 - /2025

Level 2 Furniture Making - Construction

Cornwall College Camborne
/2023 - /2024

Food Hygiene certificate - Level 2

City and Guilds

HND - Media Moving Image

Plymouth University
/2005 - /2007

A Level -

Truro and Penwith College
/2001 - /2004

GNVQ Travel and Tourism - Tourism

Humphrey Davy School

AQA GCSE - English Lit / Lang, Science Double Award, Maths, Art, Graphics Technology, History, French

Humphrey Davy School
James Page