Joshua Villa
Assistant Caretaker/ Kitchen Assistant
Milton Keynes,Bucks
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in cleaning and maintenance, demonstrating efficient time management and adherence to hygiene principles. Proficient COSHH regulations, and fire safety training. Skilled in floor buffing, dusting, polishing, spillage cleaning, carpet vacuuming, glass cleaning, and litter removal. Experienced in high-volume dining environments with capabilities in dishwashing efficiency, table clearing, dining room setup, and stock management. Committed to maintaining safe lifting techniques and consistent time keeping while following established procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work history
Assistant Caretaker & Kitchen Assistant
Newton Leys Primary School, Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes, Bucks
04.2018 - Current
- Managed waste disposal efficiently, promoting a clean environment.
- Supported setup and takedown for events held at premises for successful execution.
- Reported any property damage promptly for efficient rectification.
- Assisted in caretaker's duties during their holidays, ensuring continuity of service.
- Ensured proper storage of equipment after use to prolong lifespan.
- Maintained cleanliness of premises by daily sweeping, mopping and dusting.
- Upheld health and safety policies whilst carrying out all tasks, maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff..
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Removed trash collected from within buildings and transported to nominated point for collection by refuse contractors.
- Undertook application of polishes and seals, carpet shampooing and other floor treatment work.
- Swept and mopped hard floors and vacuumed carpeted areas.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Reported defective kitchen equipment in line with procedure.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
- Set up and set down dining tables and chairs.
Kitchen Porter
Polam School
Bedford, Beds
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
- Upheld consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
- Maintained exceptional kitchen cleanliness in preparation for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards to decrease accidents.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
Kitchen Porter & Stores
Welcome Break
Milton Keynes, Bucks
04.2007 - 05.2014
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Upheld consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
- Provided flexible working hours to meet demands of peak restaurant hours, maintaining excellent food service provisions.
- Checked dining area supplies and promptly replenished low stock.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Public Services
Bedford College
Bedford 09.2007 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 1 - Sport & Leisure
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes 09.2005 - 07.2007
NVQ Level 1 - Horticulture
Moulton College
Northants 09.2004 - 07.2005
Work related
Online courses
05.2014 -
Skills
- Efficient time management
- Capable of following procedures
- Pest control understanding
- Time keeping consistency
- Hygiene principles application
- Safe lifting techniques
- Fire safety training
- Floor buffing
- Dusting and polishing
- Spillage cleaning
- Carpet vacuuming
- Glass cleaning
- COSHH
- Litter removal
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Table clearing
- High-volume dining
- Stock management
- Cleaning protocols
- Dining room setup
- Equipment cleaning
Affiliations
- Following sport of all types
- Sharing experiences with my young son.
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Watching films
Certification
Shotgun licence
Driving licence category B and E / auto B
Timeline
Assistant Caretaker & Kitchen Assistant
Newton Leys Primary School, Milton Keynes Council
04.2018 - Current
Kitchen Porter
Polam School
05.2014 - 04.2018
Work related
Online courses
05.2014 -
NVQ Level 1 - Public Services
Bedford College
09.2007 - 07.2008
Kitchen Porter & Stores
Welcome Break
04.2007 - 05.2014
NVQ Level 1 - Sport & Leisure
Milton Keynes College
09.2005 - 07.2007
NVQ Level 1 - Horticulture
Moulton College
09.2004 - 07.2005
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