michaela nagington
lichfield,Staffordshire
Summary
Kitchen Assistant supporting culinary and service teams for 3 years. Effective and efficient in dishwashing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively. Before moving on to a Team member at a local rugby club. Finally moving onto caring for member of family.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Personal carer
Hannah O'connor
Tamworth, Staffordshire
2022.12 - Current
- Administered first aid when needed, provided immediate relief from discomfort or distress.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals, maintained optimal health levels.
- Offered companionship during social outings, enriched quality of life.
- Delivered personalised care tailored to individual needs, enhanced comfort level.
- Help with medication, making sure they are given at correct times in the day.
- doing everyday errands, i.e shopping, picking up prescriptions.
- Ensure cleanliness of the house.
Personal carer
Lewis Dewsnap
Lichfield, Staffordshire
2015.09 - 2021.12
- Assisted with shopping errands; ensured availability of essential items at all times.
- Comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour; diffused tense situations effectively.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals, maintained optimal health levels.
- Provided assistance for daily activities, resulting in increased independence.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensured patient safety at all times.
- Offered companionship during social outings, enriched quality of life.
- cooked regular meals each day.
- cleaned the home.
- helped dispense medication as and when was needed.
- helped with personal care, bathing etc.
kitchen assistant/cook
Linden Lodge Care Home
Tamworth, Staffordshire
2012.06 - 2015.01
- Assisted in maintaining a well-ordered kitchen, resulting in increased productivity.
- Ensured safe working environment by promptly cleaning spills and other hazards.
- Improved efficiency in the kitchen by organising washed dishes for easy access.
- Achieved hygienic kitchen conditions with regular sanitisation procedures.
- Fulfilled all tasks within allocated shift hours, demonstrating good time management skills.
- Worked collaboratively with the rest kitchen staff, fostering a positive working atmosphere.
- Undertook regular deep-cleaning tasks, resulting in an immaculate work area.
- Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for customers with allergies or health concerns.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Hospitality team member
Lichfield Rugby club
Lichfield, Staffordshire
2014.01 - 2014.07
- Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations strictly.
- Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
- Helped organise special events at the bar.
- Maintained high levels of customer service by promptly addressing guest queries.
- Prepared tables swiftly, improving turnover rate.
- Washed and cut various types of meat and fish, improving prep times during peak hours.
- Supported head cook during busy periods, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks on a weekly basis to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Assisted chef in meal preparation, ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Education
GCSEs -
Belgrave high school
tamworth 2007.09 - 2012.06
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery
Tamworth College
Tamworth, Staffordshire 2012.09 - 2014.06
Skills
- Cooking techniques knowledge
- Equipment handling
- Nutritional knowledge
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Menu planning support
- Portion control understanding
- Temperature control awareness
- Hygiene consciousness
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Cleanliness standards compliance
- Commercial kitchen workflow
- Communication with chef
Languages
English
Native
Full Time Mother
I have a child aged 10 years old
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal carer
Hannah O'connor
2022.12 - Current
Personal carer
Lewis Dewsnap
2015.09 - 2021.12
Hospitality team member
Lichfield Rugby club
2014.01 - 2014.07
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery
Tamworth College
2012.09 - 2014.06
kitchen assistant/cook
Linden Lodge Care Home
2012.06 - 2015.01
GCSEs -
Belgrave high school
2007.09 - 2012.06