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Olivia Duncan

Leeds,City of Leeds

Summary

Hello, my name is Olivia Duncan and I'm currently a student at the University of Leeds! I'm studying Philosophy and have a huge interest in both knitting and 60s music.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant chef

Venue Catering Company LTD
Great Malvern, Worcestershire
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained open communication lines with front-of-house staff, ensuring accurate order fulfilment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area for an efficient work space.
  • Kept up-to-date with current culinary trends for improved menu planning.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meals, resulting in efficient service delivery.
  • Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and costs.
  • Collaborated with Head Chef to create innovative and exciting dishes.
  • Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
  • Worked swiftly to meet customer demands during peak hours, improving turnover rates.
  • Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.

Food and beverage assistant

The Grub Shed
Hereford, Herefordshire
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Promoted daily specials leading to increased sales.
  • Prioritised tasks during peak hours to ensure smooth operations.
  • Managed table arrangement for maximising dining capacity during busy periods.
  • Checked food quality before serving safeguarding diner's experiences.
  • Upheld hygiene standards, resulting in optimal food safety conditions.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • 12+ hour shifts in a stressful environment

Cafe Worker

St. Ann's Well
Malvern, Worcestershire
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by answering questions about food ingredients and nutritional value.
  • Promoted new products and price changes by creating and updating signage.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.

Waitress

The Wellington Inn
Ledbury, Herefordshire
09.2021 - 06.2022

Education

A level - English Literature, French, Philosophy & Religion

Kings School Worcester
Worcester, Worcestershire

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Art, French, German

John Masefield High School

Skills

  • Communicating with kitchen staff
  • Beverage mixing
  • Restaurant protocol familiarity
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • In-Depth allergen knowledge
  • Taking orders
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Food preparation

Certification

Allergen training, 08/01/21, Food Standards Agency

Affiliations

  • Knitting
  • 60s music/ triphop
  • Fashion

Timeline

Assistant chef

Venue Catering Company LTD
10.2024 - 01.2025

Food and beverage assistant

The Grub Shed
08.2024 - 10.2024

Cafe Worker

St. Ann's Well
06.2022 - 07.2024

Waitress

The Wellington Inn
09.2021 - 06.2022

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Art, French, German

John Masefield High School

A level - English Literature, French, Philosophy & Religion

Kings School Worcester

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