Jos Ward
Nottingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Energetic and reliable Customer Assistant with hands-on retail experience from Co-op, specialising in fast, accurate till operations and high-volume customer service. Known for maintaining speed, accuracy, and composure behind the checkout while delivering a friendly shopper experience. Thrives in fast-paced store environments and eager to bring a strong work ethic, adaptable attitude, and proven cashier skills to the Lidl team.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen Porter
Malt Cross
Nottingham
2025.09 - 2026.07
- As a Kitchen Assistant at The Malt Cross, I play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a high-pressure kitchen. My responsibilities extend beyond maintaining impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards; I am deeply involved in daily food preparation, where I take pride in the precise peeling and chopping of fresh produce, the accurate grating of cheeses, and the careful preparation of meats, including chorizo. I am accustomed to working effectively alongside the chef team, anticipating their needs to keep the kitchen running seamlessly during busy service periods, and I am consistently praised for my reliability, attention to detail, and proactive approach to supporting the team wherever necessary.
Kitchen Porter
Blue Diamond Garden Centre
East Bridgford
2023.08 - 2025.10
- During my time at Blue Diamond, I was responsible for the essential sanitation and organisation of the kitchen’s equipment. I ensured that all cooking and service items were cleaned to strict health and safety standards and were immediately available for the chefs during high-pressure periods. My focus was on maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe kitchen environment, which allowed the team to deliver service without delays or equipment shortages.
Commercial Staff
Newcastle University Student Union
Newcastle upon Tyne
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Worked in a fast-paced retail environment within the University Student Union, ensuring the efficient daily operation of a high-volume Co-op branch. My role involved a high level of responsibility, including accurate till operation, rapid stock replenishment, and maintaining strict merchandising standards to ensure a seamless experience for a large student and staff demographic. I excelled at working under pressure during peak service hours, maintaining health and safety compliance, and collaborating with a large team to ensure service targets were consistently met. This experience provided me with a strong foundation in professional retail operations, customer service, and the ability to remain focused and organised in an extremely busy, multi-faceted environment.
Education
GCSE -
South Nottinghamshire Academy
Nottingham 2011.09 - 2015.07
BTEC Level 3 - undefined
Confetti College
Nottingham 2015.09 - 2016.07
BTEC Level 3 - undefined
Nottingham College
Nottingham 2016.09 - 2018.07
BSc - Marketing
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2018.09 - 2023.08
Affiliations
- Drums, Guitar and Singing/ Songwriting
Timeline
Kitchen Porter
Malt Cross
2025.09 - 2026.07
Kitchen Porter
Blue Diamond Garden Centre
2023.08 - 2025.10
Commercial Staff
Newcastle University Student Union
2019.09 - 2020.03
BSc - Marketing
Newcastle University
2018.09 - 2023.08
BTEC Level 3 - undefined
Nottingham College
2016.09 - 2018.07
BTEC Level 3 - undefined
Confetti College
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSE -
South Nottinghamshire Academy
2011.09 - 2015.07