James Parker
Plymouth,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with extensive experience in customer service, retail, and logistics. Skilled in forklift operation, stock management, and workplace safety, ensuring efficient handling of goods and customer satisfaction. Strong background in hospitality, demonstrating adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail in high-pressure environments. Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and committed to providing excellent service while maintaining operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Customer Advisor/Forklift Driver
B&Q
Plymouth, Devon
2019.08 - Current
- Performed pre-operation inspections of the forklift to ensure its safety readiness.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations at all times.
- Contributed to meeting delivery deadlines through prompt loading and unloading of goods.
- Assisted with periodic stock checks, maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Transported pallets of goods to designated areas.
- Stocked shelves regularly for easy access to products by customers.
- Assisted customers with product selection to ensure satisfaction.
Retail Assistant
Sainsburys
2018.04 - 2025.03
- -Mainly working on sorting and replenishing stock within produce, fresh and groceries
- -Accepting in and unloading deliveries
- -Assisting checkouts when needed
Commis Chef
The Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe
Plymouth
2017.03 - 2017.09
- -Preparing food for everyday service
- -Serving food on service
Training Chef
PL1 Restaurant
Plymouth
2015.11 - 2017.02
- Company Overview: Restaurant is run by City College Plymouth as part of the training program
- -General catering and preparation for service
- -Preparing all round dishes in main kitchen and pastry kitchen
- -Working the restaurant floor (1 year Only)
- Restaurant is run by City College Plymouth as part of the training program
Commis Chef
Thorskogs Slott
2017.09 - 2017.02
- -Preparing food for lunch and dinner services
- -To follow the head chefs instructions for day to day service
- -Engage with customers on what is on the menu and help with any request that they have
- -Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation
- -Prepare and plate food at service to a high standard
Chef and Front of house
PL1 restaurant Transat
Plymouth
2016.04 - 2016.05
- -Preparing savory and sweets for the event
- -Cooking and plating food to serve to guests
- -Working front of house to serve foods
Education
Counterbalance Forklift Training
AiTT
Pivot Steer Forklift Training
AiTT
GCSE Level - Math, English, IMedia, ICT, Science, Business Studies
Saltash.net Community School
2008.10 - 2013.07
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Professional Catering
Plymouth City College
2016.10 - 2025.03
Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
City College Plymouth
2015.10 - 2016.07
Business Level 3 BTEC - undefined
City College Plymouth
2013.10 - 2015.06
Skills
- Good communication between colleagues and customers
- Can plan my workloads effectively
- Able to work independently
- Able to work within a team
- Self motivated
- Open-Minded & Adaptable to situations
- Attention to detail
- Safety Aware
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 07/06/97
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: British
Languages
English
Timeline
Customer Advisor/Forklift Driver
B&Q
2019.08 - Current
Retail Assistant
Sainsburys
2018.04 - 2025.03
Commis Chef
Thorskogs Slott
2017.09 - 2017.02
Commis Chef
The Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe
2017.03 - 2017.09
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Professional Catering
Plymouth City College
2016.10 - 2025.03
Chef and Front of house
PL1 restaurant Transat
2016.04 - 2016.05
Training Chef
PL1 Restaurant
2015.11 - 2017.02
Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
City College Plymouth
2015.10 - 2016.07
Business Level 3 BTEC - undefined
City College Plymouth
2013.10 - 2015.06
GCSE Level - Math, English, IMedia, ICT, Science, Business Studies
Saltash.net Community School
2008.10 - 2013.07
Counterbalance Forklift Training
AiTT
Pivot Steer Forklift Training
AiTT