Olivia Griffin
Abercrave,Powys
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant who is currently studying Level 3 Hospitality, food preparation techniques, and inventory management, ensuring a consistent stock of supplies. I enjoy enhancing customer dining experiences through personalizing each experience. Exceptionally talented at prioritising responsibilities based on shifting deadlines and ensuring jobs are done while staying focused. Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Helps keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety, and best practices for kitchen support. Looking to gain experience and grow my knowledge in the industry by experiencing it first-hand and diving straight in, with aspirations to advance in the culinary field as a personal chef.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Student
Level 3 Hospitality
Ystradgynlais, Powys
2025.09 - Current
- Conducted research on processes involved in alcoholic beverage production, including fermentation, distillation, and filtration.
- Assisted in identifying food and drink pairings that enhance flavour profiles.
- Practised various culinary techniques and knife skills through extensive reading and application.
- Completed a culinary examination over three hours to demonstrate essential cooking skills.
Classroom volunteer
Ysgol Y Cribarth
Abercraf, Powys
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Managed classroom resources effectively to avoid wastage.
- Assisted in maintaining classroom order and working as a team.
- Encouraged good behaviour among students, fostering a respectful atmosphere and demonstrating the behaviour wanted.
- Provided support to the teacher and lightened the workload.
- Fostered a team working environment in a fun and playful way, encouraging the children to get along and work together through football.
Education
Level 3 - Hospitality
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ystradgynlais 2025.09 -
GCSEs - Food and Technology
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ystradgynlais, Powys 2024.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - French
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ystradgynlais, Powys 2023.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Chemistry
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ystradgynlais 2025.09 -
GCSEs - Chemistry
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ystradgynlais, Powys 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Workplace hygiene
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Cooking techniques knowledge
- Communication with the chef
- Collaborative working
- Punctuality and dependability
- Organisational efficiency
- Basic computer literacy
Affiliations
- Gastronomy
- Baking
- Reading
Languages
French
Beginner
Welsh
Beginner
Timeline
Student
Level 3 Hospitality
2025.09 - Current
Level 3 - Hospitality
Ysgol Maesydderwen
2025.09 -
A-Levels - Chemistry
Ysgol Maesydderwen
2025.09 -
GCSEs - Food and Technology
Ysgol Maesydderwen
2024.09 - 2025.06
Classroom volunteer
Ysgol Y Cribarth
2024.07 - 2024.07
GCSEs - French
Ysgol Maesydderwen
2023.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Chemistry
Ysgol Maesydderwen
2023.09 - 2025.06