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Work history
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Jordan Parry

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in pot washing and kitchen standards, focused on improving efficiency and maintaining cleanliness. Proficient in operating commercial dishwashers and sanitation equipment, ensuring high standards in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing processes through proactive measures, optimizing the use of cleaning chemicals and effective waste disposal techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Kitchen porter

14FORTY
2025.01 - 2026.03
  • Washing up putting items away in the kitchen emptying bins cleaning floors cleaning my section to a high standard.

Part time kitchen porter

Catering service internatnal
swindon , Wiltshire
2025.09 - 2026.01

Oversaw kitchen cleanliness by managing washing up and item storage.

Coordinated waste disposal and floor cleaning efforts.

  • Ensured section met high hygiene standards consistently.

General Assistant

Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry, Scotland
Pitlochry
2023.09 - 2025.04
  • I currently work as a kitchen porter in a live-in position in the Highlands in Scotland. I work as part of a team of kitchen porters, following cleaning rotas and putting deliveries away for each department. I set up and close my station, sort laundry, wash and dry up, and put items away. I mop floors and deep clean different sections of the kitchen. I also work in front of the house, delivering tea and coffee to guests, and helping with service as required.

Kitchen Porter

Mermaid Inn, Herm Island, Guernsey
Herm Island
2023.05 - 2023.08
  • I was asked to return to Herm Island for a four-month seasonal live-in contract, working as a kitchen porter. My responsibilities included washing up, following cleaning schedules, opening my section, cleaning the kitchen, and helping to put deliveries away.

Housekeeping Team Member

F1 Facilities Management, Swindon
Swindon
2023.01 - 2023.04
  • I worked as a cleaner as part of the housekeeping team for a large shopping Centre. This involved cleaning communal areas and following a daily cleaning rota. I also ensured that the center was clean and tidy, carrying out inspections and creating new cleaning rotas. I also helped members of the public with enquiries as it was a very public-facing role.

Kitchen Porter

Mermaid Inn, Herm Island, Guernsey
Herm Island
2022.04 - 2022.10
  • I worked as a kitchen porter at the Mermaid Inn on Herm Island on a six-month fixed term contract, a live-in position. My responsibilities included washing up, following cleaning schedules, opening my section, cleaning the kitchen, and helping to put deliveries away. I supervised other kitchen porters, making sure that cleaning was completed to high standards.

Kitchen Porter

The Highworth Hotel, Highworth, Wiltshire
Highworth, Wiltshire
2022.03 - 2022.04
  • While in between roles, and to keep busy, I worked at The Highworth Hotel on an agreed three-week contract while the venue was short-staffed.

Kitchen Porter

Lochs And Glens Holidays, Inverness, Scotland
Inverness
2021.07 - 2021.10
  • I worked for Lochs and Glens Hotels in Scotland in a live-in position on a short-term contract before the hotel closed for the winter period. My role involved following strict cleaning rotes daily and included washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and deep cleaning sections of the kitchen. I also helped with vegetable preparation and plating during the evening service and preparing desserts to a high standard.

Social Care Worker

Choice Care Group, Swindon
Swindon
2020.01 - 2021.03
  • My role involved working across two private care homes in Swindon, familiarizing myself with care plans and assisting adults with a range of learning disabilities. I was responsible for keeping up-to-date records on patients, including daily observations about activities and medication administered.
  • I worked with patients on health and personal hygiene and diet. I also helped to organize and support recreational activities for patients. Other duties included completing monthly and making sure records were up-to date. I also worked on Covid 19 wards and hospitals when care home patients were admitted. Other duties involved washing, cleaning and cooking, and keeping colleagues, health professionals, and relatives updated to ensure good communication. I also ensured that all health and safety requirements such as fire and cleaning reports were completed and up to date.

Kitchen Porter

Cricklade House Hotel, Cricklade
Cricklade
2019.08 - 2020.01
  • My role included preparation of food for service, washing up to a high standard, and cleaning the kitchen following relevant regulations and health and safety procedures.

Kitchen Porter

Village Hotel, Swindon, & Bell Inn, Swindon
Swindon
2016.08 - 2019.08
  • I held two jobs during this period, working in kitchens in establishments within Swindon. My role included washing-up, emptying bins, cleaning the fridges to a high standard, and helping with any other duties as required.

Kitchen Porter

The Wild Duck Inn, Ewen
Ewen
2015.04 - 2016.07
  • My role was working in the kitchen and included washing-up, peeling and chopping vegetables, emptying bins, washing floors, sorting out and putting away deliveries, sweeping and tidying the garden ready for customers.

Education

Level 1 diploma - plastering

Swindon College

Level 2 diploma - plastering

Swindon College

Level 2 Course - Travel and Tourism

Cirencester College

Level 2 Course - Hospitality

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Functional Skills English Level 1 Writing

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Functional Skills English Level 1 Reading

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Business and Administration

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Creative Media Production

Cirencester College

Level 1 - ICT Functional Skills

Cirencester College

Entry Level - Maths Functional Skills

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Travel and Tourism

Cirencester College

GCSE - Humanities

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon
Swindon

GCSE - Science

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon
Swindon

Certificate of Higher Education - Graphical and Material Studies

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon
Swindon

Diploma of Higher Education - NOCN Level 1

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon
Swindon

Skills

  • Pot washing expertise
  • Familiar with kitchen standards
  • Breakdown of delivery loads
  • Recycling procedures
  • Kitchen etiquette familiarity
  • Worktop cleaning
  • Proactive in improving processes
  • Use of commercial dishwashers
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Operation of sanitation equipment
  • Use of cleaning chemicals
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Waste disposal techniques
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Customer orientation

Volunteer Experience

Sue Ryder, Cricklade, Volunteer Shop Assistant, Cricklade, 2014-05, 2015-03, I worked in a local branch of the Sue Ryder charity shop whilst studying at Cirencester College. I completed one week’s work experience at the shop in 2012. Following this, I asked to return and was invited to work as a volunteer. My duties included sorting out the stock and donations, helping to sell raffle tickets, and working on the till serving customers.

Timeline

Part time kitchen porter

Catering service internatnal
2025.09 - 2026.01

Kitchen porter

14FORTY
2025.01 - 2026.03

General Assistant

Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry, Scotland
2023.09 - 2025.04

Kitchen Porter

Mermaid Inn, Herm Island, Guernsey
2023.05 - 2023.08

Housekeeping Team Member

F1 Facilities Management, Swindon
2023.01 - 2023.04

Kitchen Porter

Mermaid Inn, Herm Island, Guernsey
2022.04 - 2022.10

Kitchen Porter

The Highworth Hotel, Highworth, Wiltshire
2022.03 - 2022.04

Kitchen Porter

Lochs And Glens Holidays, Inverness, Scotland
2021.07 - 2021.10

Social Care Worker

Choice Care Group, Swindon
2020.01 - 2021.03

Kitchen Porter

Cricklade House Hotel, Cricklade
2019.08 - 2020.01

Kitchen Porter

Village Hotel, Swindon, & Bell Inn, Swindon
2016.08 - 2019.08

Kitchen Porter

The Wild Duck Inn, Ewen
2015.04 - 2016.07

Level 2 diploma - plastering

Swindon College

Level 2 Course - Travel and Tourism

Cirencester College

Level 2 Course - Hospitality

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Functional Skills English Level 1 Writing

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Functional Skills English Level 1 Reading

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Business and Administration

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Creative Media Production

Cirencester College

Level 1 - ICT Functional Skills

Cirencester College

Entry Level - Maths Functional Skills

Cirencester College

Level 1 - Travel and Tourism

Cirencester College

GCSE - Humanities

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon

GCSE - Science

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon

Certificate of Higher Education - Graphical and Material Studies

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon

Diploma of Higher Education - NOCN Level 1

Crowdys Hill School, Swindon

Level 1 diploma - plastering

Swindon College
Jordan Parry