Lilie bywater
Lincoln,lincolnshire
Summary
Well-organised and dedicated Kitchen Assistant offering experience. Energetic nature with expertise in preparing different types of food. Highly skilled in organising ingredients, collecting waste and working with little oversight to optimise performance.
Driven individual with knack for teamwork and excellent organisational skills, demonstrating proficiency in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols. Strong communication and time-management abilities, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Committed to contributing to well-coordinated and productive kitchen environment.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
carl steer
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2025.01 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
Hairdressing assistant
Kelly Westwood
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2024.09 - 2025.04
- Facilitated efficient scheduling of appointments using salon software systems.
- Handled cash transactions professionally, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each day.
- Demonstrated adeptness at simple styling tasks under supervision of experienced stylists.
- Took care in correctly mixing colouring agents to avoid any adverse reactions during application procedures.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional hair washing and conditioning services.
- Ensured smooth operation of salon with diligent stock management duties.
- Contributed to positive team atmosphere through open communication and collaboration.
- Greeted clients warmly upon arrival, enhancing their overall experience from start to finish.
- Prepared clients for haircutting or styling with thorough combing and sectioning off hair.
- Assimilated new hairstyling techniques quickly through participation in regular professional training sessions.
- Supported senior staff during busy periods to maintain punctuality with scheduled appointments.
- Shampooed, conditioned and toned clients hair to professional standards.
- Created positive, warm salon environment when greeting clients and supplying refreshments.
- Cleaned and sterilised tools and equipment used in hairstyling services.
- Gowned clients in preparation for salon services.
- Checked on customers throughout long appointments, maintaining continued comfort and contentment.
- Set up stylist work stations with client-specific formulas and tools in preparation for services.
Education
level 1 - hairdressing
Lincoln College
Lincoln, England 2024.09 - 2025.06
NVQ Level 2 - catering
Lincoln College
Lincoln, England 2025.09 -
Skills
- Organisational efficiency
- Simple meal assembly
- Portion control understanding
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Temperature control awareness
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Waste disposal techniques
- Cleanliness standards compliance
- Communication with chef
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Equipment handling
- Baking basics
- Kitchen first aid
- Culinary passion
- Commercial kitchen workflow
- Hygiene consciousness
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - catering
Lincoln College
2025.09 -
Kitchen assistant
carl steer
2025.01 - Current
Hairdressing assistant
Kelly Westwood
2024.09 - 2025.04
level 1 - hairdressing
Lincoln College
2024.09 - 2025.06