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Karen Grayston

Career Change
HITCHIN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Kinship foster carer

self employed
HITCHIN, HRT
02.2021 - 10.2022

I became a kinship fosterer to my Grandchildren before i became a special Guardian

  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Food Production Worker

Bowmans ingredients
HITCHIN, HRT
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
  • Stored food properly by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
  • Selected correct ingredients and garnishes according to recipe specifications.
  • Recorded food production data to enable performance monitoring.
  • Stirred and mixed recipe ingredients by activating blenders and agitators with proper cautions and attention to detail to avoid over mixing.
  • Maintained clean work areas for optimal food quality.
  • Selected and measured or weighed ingredients using English or metric measures and balance scales.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions with machinery and performed routine maintenance to restore functionality and minimize downtime.
  • Recorded production and test data for each food product batch such as ingredients used, test results and time cycle.

Cleaning Supervisor

Prestar Cleaning
HITCHIN, Hertfordshire
04.2011 - 10.2019
  • Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
  • Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.

deputy petrol forecourt manager

BP
HITCHIN, HRT
10.2011 - 10.2016
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Petrol forecourt Manager

Lisles motorgroup
Knebworth, HRT
03.2007 - 10.2011
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

GCSE - Maths English

Knights Templar
Hertfordshire

Skills

Experience with foster care youth

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Timeline

Kinship foster carer

self employed
02.2021 - 10.2022

Food Production Worker

Bowmans ingredients
10.2016 - 10.2019

deputy petrol forecourt manager

BP
10.2011 - 10.2016

Cleaning Supervisor

Prestar Cleaning
04.2011 - 10.2019

Petrol forecourt Manager

Lisles motorgroup
03.2007 - 10.2011

GCSE - Maths English

Knights Templar
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