Martin Cassidy
Kirriemuir,Angus
Summary
Seasoned professional with career focus on promoting physical activity and recreation. Capable of creating engaging, inclusive programs that inspire participation and foster sense of community. Brings unique skills in event coordination, team building and customer service to ensure every participant feels engaged and valued.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Shop owner
Blairgowrie Toys & Clothes Shop
Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross
2026.07 - Current
- Optimised window displays to entice potential customers in-store.
- Implemented effective marketing strategies, attracting more customers into the shop.
- Fostered a positive shopping environment with attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Introduced new product ranges based on customer preferences, increasing sales revenue.
- Researched competitors' tactics for better positioning of own store within local market.
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels at all times.
Wellbeing coordinator
Hc One limted
Forfar, Angus
2024.08 - 2026.07
- Providing activities for our resident in carehome.
- 1-1 chats and room visits
- Day trips with residents
Kitchen assistant
Hc One Limited
Forfar, Angus
2019.10 - 2024.08
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
Kitchen assistant
Blahoushie Care Group
Kirriemuir, Angus
2014.08 - 2019.10
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
Education
GCSEs -
Webster's high school
Kirriemuir 08.2001
Skills
- Positive attitude encouragement
- Personal care
- Microsoft Outlook
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
Working with others and helping others out
Certification
Elearning
Svq level 2 kitchen services
Moving and handling
Model car building
I love to build model cars
Timeline
Shop owner
Blairgowrie Toys & Clothes Shop
2026.07 - Current
Wellbeing coordinator
Hc One limted
2024.08 - 2026.07
Kitchen assistant
Hc One Limited
2019.10 - 2024.08
Kitchen assistant
Blahoushie Care Group
2014.08 - 2019.10
GCSEs -
Webster's high school