Nandipha Mutara
Goole,United Kingdom
Summary
Offering strong candidate for this role, knowledgeable about kitchen operations with skills in teamwork, attention to detail, and time management. Quick to learn and adapt in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop communication, organisation, and multitasking skills in any job role because im willing to learn from others.
Energetic Kitchen Assistant recognised for maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards. Skilled in preparing ingredients, assisting chefs, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Contributed to 30% reduction in food waste through careful stock management and timely preparation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Mellowes care home
Gillingham,Dorset, United Kingdom
2024.07 - 2026.02
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout my time working in the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment
- Helped with serving and preparing food for residents.
- Had good communication skills when talking to the residents to ensure I understand what they need.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
Education
GCSEs, Nvq level 1 - Health and Social Care level 3
Wiltshire College
Gillingham Dorset 09.2025
Skills
- Communication with chef
- Hygiene consciousness
- Kitchen first aid
- Organisational efficiency
- Raw material quality assessment
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Nutritional knowledge
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Waste disposal techniques
- High energy levels
- Cleanliness standards compliance
- Menu planning support
- Kitchen equipment familiarity
- Dish preparation speed
- Commercial kitchen workflow
- Equipment handling
- Menu planning insight
- Baking basics
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Cooking techniques knowledge
- Respectful collaboration
- Customer Service
- Infection prevention and control
- Food preparation
- Table clearing
- Quality Control
- Kitchen housekeeping
- Hygiene standards
- Food Hygiene
- Food storage
- Care home food production
- Good listener
- Dining room setup
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Waste management
Languages
English, Shona
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Mellowes care home
2024.07 - 2026.02
GCSEs, Nvq level 1 - Health and Social Care level 3
Wiltshire College