Matthew Yorke
Leek,Staffordshire
Summary
Motivated and hardworking and seeking new role in new environment. Ready to support team. Proficient in carpentry and joinery as well as knowledgeable about health & safety regulations. Good dedication and time management abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen porter
Duck Goose
Leek, Staffordshire
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Provided flexible working hours to meet demands of peak restaurant hours, maintaining excellent food service provisions.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
Joinery Assistant
Below The Bark
Longnor, Staffordshire
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Glued and assembled a range of timber-based products to meet quality standards
- Installed door and cabinet fittings to guarantee optimal functionality
- Cut, cured, and treated various timbers to prepare materials for production
Joinery Assistant
Lymewood Architectural Joinery Ltd
Ladderedge, Staffordshire
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Glued and assembled various timber products, primarily windows, ensuring structural integrity
- Cut, cured, and treated various timbers for optimal quality
- Maintained Health and Safety standards onsite, contributing to a safe working environment
- Assisted in the demolition and recycling of brick and mortar materials at designated construction sites.
Education
A-Levels - Carpentry and Joinery
Leek College
Leek, Staffordshire 2023.09 - 2025.09
GCSEs - English Language
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - English Literature
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Geography
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Biology
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Design and Technology
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Chemistry
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - German
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Physics
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - History
Westwood College
Leek 2021.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Familiar with kitchen standards
- Cleaning chemical usage
- Workplace cleanliness
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Carpentry techniques
- Woodworking
- Deadline management
Timeline
Joinery Assistant
Below The Bark
2025.06 - 2025.10
Joinery Assistant
Lymewood Architectural Joinery Ltd
2024.09 - 2024.12
Kitchen porter
Duck Goose
2024.01 - 2026.03
A-Levels - Carpentry and Joinery
Leek College
2023.09 - 2025.09
GCSEs - English Language
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - English Literature
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Geography
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Biology
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Design and Technology
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Chemistry
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - German
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Physics
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - History
Westwood College
2021.09 - 2023.05