kiera mckay
glasgow,scotland
Summary
Dedicated Nursery Volunteer and Crew Member skilled in child safety and team collaboration. Focused on building positive relationships with children while ensuring their safety and hygiene. Capable of delivering efficient service under pressure and maintaining high standards in food preparation and sanitation. Aiming to apply early years knowledge and creative thinking to support child development initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Volunteer
Carousel training Center
glasgow, scotland
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured children's safety through constant supervision during activities.
- Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
- Fostered positive relationships with children through active involvement in activities and serving as a role model.
- Supported children with personal care routines, ensuring hygiene and comfort while adhering to health standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals, understanding the importance of dietary requirements and allergies.
- Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and sanitisation of play areas and equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
Crew Member
McDonald's
glasgow, scotland
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Took customer orders accurately, offering menu recommendations and answering queries about ingredients.
- Delivered fast, accurate service, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, fostering a positive experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak times, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
- Prepared food to match quality standards and customer expectations.
- Executed cleaning and serving tasks to meet high-quality standards consistently.
- Worked within variety of kitchen stations, including food prep, cooking and dishwashing.
- Cleaned cooking equipment between uses to minimise build-up and prevent cross-contamination.
Barista
kings park Cafe
glasgow, scotland
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated espresso machines and other coffee-making equipment with expertise, ensuring high-quality beverage production.
- Prepared and served high-quality hot and cold beverages, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers warmly, offering tailored drink and pastry recommendations to enhance their experience.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Education
GCSEs - english
kings park secondary school
Glasgow, GLG 2023 - 2024
GCSEs - maths
kings park secondary school
Glasgow, GLG 2023 - 2024
Skills
- Child safety
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Food preparation
- Equipment setup
- Time management
- Play area sanitation
- Hygiene standards
- Role modeling
- Trustworthy
- Excellent communication
- Toileting and personal hygiene
- Child engagement
- Child behaviour understanding
- Early years knowledge
- Handling nursery equipment
- Playful engagement
- Meal and snack preparation
- Health and Safety regulations
- Literacy boosting
- Patience with children
- Positive attitude
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Nursery Volunteer
Carousel training Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
10.2023 - 08.2024
Barista
kings park Cafe
02.2023 - 10.2023
GCSEs - english
kings park secondary school
2023 - 2024
GCSEs - maths
kings park secondary school
2023 - 2024