- Dog walking
- Reading
- Jigsaws
- song writing
- Writing poems
- singing - member of a Rock Choir
- Playing guitar
Karen Todd
13 , Chalmers Close , Charlwood , Horley,Surrey
Summary
Front of House Supervisor experienced in hospitality coordination and team supervision. Delivered high-quality dietary supervision by managing allergy-specific requirements and ensuring child safeguarding in catering roles across educational institutions. Focused on fostering inclusive environments for individuals with special needs and committed to supporting children in realising their unique abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Supervisor
RGS Surrey Hills School / Holroyd Howe
Mickleham, Surrey
09.2022 - Current
- Managed small team, allocated front of house duties to ensure smooth operations
- Prepared and delivered hospitality services for open days, parents' evenings, and Governors meetings, ensuring all requirements were met
- Communicated with school staff regarding hospitality needs to ensure all hospitlity requirements are met
- Delivering weekly health and safety training
- Oversaw morning tuck shop to provide students with snacks ensuring that all special dietary needs are met
- Ran allergy counter during lunchtime, ensured children received suitable food for dietary needs.
General Catering Assistant
Micklefield School / Holroyd Howe
Reigate, Surrey
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Served lunch to children, carefully managing dietary requirements and allergies
- Served match teas to players and staff during sports events, contributing to a positive event experience
- Prepared sandwiches for after school club and match teas, ensuring quality and freshness
Coach
Weight Watchers
Horsham, West Sussex
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Running four meetings a week advising members on effective weight loss , healthy diet etc
- Facilitated customer purchases of Weight Watchers products, including cash handling and credit card transactions
- Managed stock levels to maintain product availability for customers
General Catering Assistant
Tormead School / Holroyd Howe
Guildford, Surrey
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared nutritious meals addressing children's dietary needs
- Served meals to children during lunchtime
- Coordinated lunch delivery and evening functions
General Catering Assistant
Edgbarrow Comprehensive School /Cucina Catering
Crowthorne, Berkshire
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Supported catering operations through efficient food handling and serving to ensure quality service
- Served children at tills, providing prompt and friendly service to enhance customer experience
- Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean and organised work environment, complying with health and sanitation regulations.
- Disposed of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
General Catering Assistant
Fluor Watchmoor Park / Compass
Camberley, Surrey
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Delivered and oversaw catering for conferences and meetings, ensuring smooth operations.
- Facilitated food service and delivery, improving customer dining satisfaction.
- Executed food preparation tasks, ensuring meals delivered on schedule.
Education
CACHE Level 2 - Certificate in Pre - School Practise
Unknown
Unknown01-2004
City and Guilds - Computers and Computing
Reading College
Reading01-1996
Foundation Certificate - Retail Management
College in Leicester Square
London, ENG01-1990
Skills
- Food safety management
- Food safety training
- Dietary supervision
- Special dietary needs expertise
- Hospitality coordination
- Event coordination
- Team supervision
- Team leadership
- Customer service excellence
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Community engagement
- Special needs supervision
Interests
Timeline
Front of House Supervisor
RGS Surrey Hills School / Holroyd Howe
09.2022 - Current
General Catering Assistant
Micklefield School / Holroyd Howe
09.2017 - 07.2022
Coach
Weight Watchers
02.2017 - 04.2018
General Catering Assistant
Tormead School / Holroyd Howe
03.2015 - 07.2017
General Catering Assistant
Edgbarrow Comprehensive School /Cucina Catering
09.2009 - 07.2015
General Catering Assistant
Fluor Watchmoor Park / Compass
09.2006 - 08.2009
CACHE Level 2 - Certificate in Pre - School Practise
Unknown
City and Guilds - Computers and Computing
Reading College
Foundation Certificate - Retail Management
College in Leicester Square