Jay Westacott
Blackwood,Caerphilly County Borough
Summary
Catering Assistant with 1 year of experience in food preparation and customer service within high-paced kitchen environments. Committed to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards while supporting team operations. Recognised for reliability and strong communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Catering assistant
Just Perfect Catering
Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2025.04 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality meals for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Managed inventory of catering supplies, reducing waste through efficient usage and ordering practices.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
Pot washer
Bistro 8
Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough
2025.12 - 2026.04
- Assisted in maintaining a well-ordered kitchen, resulting in increased productivity.
- Ensured safe working environment by promptly cleaning spills and other hazards.
- Operated industrial dishwasher effectively to ensure highest level of cleanliness.
- Kept dishwashing area free from clutter, maximising space for more productive work.
Flexi Catering assistant
Catering Service International
Cardiff
2024.05 - 2025.07
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Welsh, Welsh Baccalaureate, Business Studies, Computer Science, Separate Science
Blackwood Comprehensive School
2019.09 - 2024.06
Btec level 3 - Business Studies
Coleg Gwent
Newport 2025.09 -
Skills
- Food safety standards compliance
- Sense of urgency
- Instruction adherence
- Team player
- Kitchen cleaning procedures
- Customer Service
- Food preparation
- Food allergen awareness
- Food Hygiene
- Table setting
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have also been included in some extracurricular activities including peer mentors, sporting clubs, martial arts, and scouts. I have also taken part in coding and math competitions, alongside my school. I have also been included in some extracurricular activities including peer mentors, sporting clubs, martial arts, and scouts. I have also taken part in coding and math competitions, alongside my school.
QUALITIES
- Trustworthy
- Enthusiastic
- Patient
- Mature
- Communicative
- Adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pot washer
Bistro 8
2025.12 - 2026.04
Btec level 3 - Business Studies
Coleg Gwent
2025.09 -
Catering assistant
Just Perfect Catering
2025.04 - Current
Flexi Catering assistant
Catering Service International
2024.05 - 2025.07
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Welsh, Welsh Baccalaureate, Business Studies, Computer Science, Separate Science
Blackwood Comprehensive School
2019.09 - 2024.06