Nicola Aitken
Abernethy,Perth
Summary
Energetic and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain work experience and learn from nursery team. Organised, observant and demonstrates patience, care and communication to support childrens physical and mental well-being.
Caring individual with strong passion for fostering early childhood development and creating supportive learning environments. Proven skills in communication and teamwork, complemented by nurturing attitude. Committed to contributing to children's growth and well-being through dedicated care and guidance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Catering assistant
Tayside contracts
Perth
2023.03 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
- Ensured freshness of ingredients by properly storing them according to food hygiene standards.
- Cleaned preparation areas thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination.
- Inspected kitchen equipment and tools, promptly reporting malfunctions to prevent inefficiencies.
- Cleaned up after children.
- Helped children with cleaning up their plates and cups after eating.
Education
GCSEs - English
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Maths
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Biology
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Home economics
Buckhaven High School
Skills
- Maintaining professional appearance
- Food plating techniques
- Aptitude for creativity
- Food safety standards compliance
- Baking fundamentals
- Patience with children
- Empathy towards youngsters
- Playful engagement
- Toilet training expertise
- Healthy eating encouragement
- Calm under pressure
- Compassionate childcare
- Dedicated hard-worker
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Timeline
Catering assistant
Tayside contracts
2023.03 - Current
GCSEs - English
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Maths
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Biology
Buckhaven High School
GCSEs - Home economics
Buckhaven High School