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Jessica Dale

Bedale,North Yorkshire

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6054
6054
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Fishmonger

Carricks Fish LTD
Snape, Bedale, North Yorkshire
10.2021 - Current
  • Prepared fish for sales, boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Packed orders carefully, preventing damage during transport.
  • Demonstrated filleting, skinning, and boning techniques to encourage the purchase of both whole fish and large quantities.
  • Cleaned and organised workspace to maintain hygienic conditions. Including daily temperature checks. Including Sanitising and cleaning the mobile fish wagons daily
  • Kept fish counter displays well-stocked, creating visually appealing displays to maintain customer interest.
  • Used clever sales techniques and communicated promotions to increase company profits.
  • Handled large cash and card transactions, maintaining accurate accounts on the daily markets.
  • Deal with customer complaints swiftly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat custom.
  • Work in a busy environment dealing with a number orders and customers at one time, especially busy at peak times of the year including Summer and Christmas



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Waitress

The Golden Lion
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
07.2020 - 10.2021


  • Seated guests quickly and coordinated timely service to minimise table wait times.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes, enhancements, and recipe ingredients to efficiently answer customer questions regarding allergens.
  • Checked tables for sufficient supplies of condiments, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
  • Prepared drinks for customers including coffee using a barista machine, soft drinks, and alcohol
  • Maintained excellent team relationships by proactively helping waitresses complete duties throughout service.
  • Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
  • Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service to process a high volume of food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
  • Delivered quality food and beverage service to a number of guests per shift.
  • Set up function room for large functions including weddings, christenings, and funerals

Retail Assistant (Fruit and Vegetables)

Carricks Fish LTD
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Work as a team player to construct a market stall in a new location each day
  • Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain a presentable stall at all times
  • Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information when required both in person and over the phone.
  • Resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Took orders over the phone from customers and completed their orders for delivery the next day.
  • Handled large amounts of money
  • Helped to train new staff

Kitchen assistant (Back of House)

Bettys Northallerton
03.2018 - 06.2018


  • Maintained clean and sanitised work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.

Education

Master of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2019 - 08.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts and Management

Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough
09.2017 - 09.2018

Foundation Degree in Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College
09.2018 - 06.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Professional Cookery ( Patisserie and Confectionary)

Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2016 - 09.2017

NVQ Level 2 - Award in Food safety in Catering

Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2015 - 07.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Food Production and cooking

Darlington College of Technology
Darlington
09.2015 - 06.2016

GCSEs - Maths

Bedale High School
Bedale

GCSEs - English

Bedale High School
Bedale

GCSEs - Food Technology

Bedale High School
Bedale

Skills

  • Experience in Customer service and Sales Assistance
  • Cash handling
  • Barista Skills
  • Experience in a busy working environment at peak times of the year including Christmas
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Understand the importance of product display to interest customers and increase sales
  • Full Driving Licence


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Fishmonger

Carricks Fish LTD
10.2021 - Current

Master of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2020 - 09.2021

Waitress

The Golden Lion
07.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2019 - 08.2020

Foundation Degree in Arts - Culinary Arts Management

The Open University, Middlesbrough College
09.2018 - 06.2019

Retail Assistant (Fruit and Vegetables)

Carricks Fish LTD
06.2018 - 07.2020

Kitchen assistant (Back of House)

Bettys Northallerton
03.2018 - 06.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary Arts and Management

Middlesbrough College
09.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Professional Cookery ( Patisserie and Confectionary)

Darlington College of Technology
09.2016 - 09.2017

NVQ Level 2 - Award in Food safety in Catering

Darlington College of Technology
09.2015 - 07.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Food Production and cooking

Darlington College of Technology
09.2015 - 06.2016

GCSEs - Maths

Bedale High School

GCSEs - English

Bedale High School

GCSEs - Food Technology

Bedale High School
Jessica Dale