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Penny Gaunt

Stranraer,Dumfries and Galloway

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in efficient multitasking and time management, complemented by reliable and punctual work habits. A keen understanding of health and safety compliance. Demonstrates effective communication skills efficient housekeeping. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and operational efficiency, with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cake maker

Coastal Cakery
Stoneykirk, Dumfries and Galloway
07.2020 - Current
  • Crafts bespoke celebration cakes to customers requirements and expectations.
  • Provide excellent customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
  • Maintained high standards of food hygiene and health and safety at all times.
  • Remained knowledgeable in HACCP standards for safe, secure working environments.
  • Achieved high standard of cleanliness and regular maintenance tasks. (painting, changing light bulbs/plugs, shelving)
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Checking alarms, securing buildings.
  • Used Microsoft Word and software tools to prepare documents, and professional communications.

Restaurant manager

Fernhill Hotel
Portpatrick , Dumfries and Galloway
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • Managed a team of 12 employee and enhanced performance through training
  • Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow from kitchen to tables.
  • Ensured customers experienced outstanding service through positive engagement
  • Used Microsoft Word and software tools to prepare rotas, documents, and professional communications
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety standards for secure workplace
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness within restaurant premises, Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors. Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimise infection risks.
  • Assisted in fire drills to promote awareness amongst staff members.
  • Secured buildings each day.

Housekeeping cleaner

Portpatrick Hotel
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Promoted a positive image of the hotel through high standard cleaning services.
  • Prepare rooms for guest arrivals.
  • Vacuumed carpets and dusted surfaces routinely, maintained overall tidiness in hotel premises.
  • Kept housekeeping trolleys well-stocked, reporting low supplies to management for prompt reordering.
  • Upheld hotel's privacy policies whilst entering guest rooms for cleaning duties.
  • Used eco-friendly products to maintain a safe, chemical-free environment.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.

Assistant hotel manager

Harbour House Hotel
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway
11.2013 - 08.2016
  • Supervise hotel staff. deliver team training sessions, enhancing team competencies and service standards.
  • Premises key holder, opening and securing building at start and end of day, alarm setting and fire marshal.
  • Assist in daily operations, prepare staff rotas ensuring smooth running of hotel and bar. Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines daily takings.
  • Responsible for guest billing and settling payment disputes. Admin tasks as needed including bookings, check-ins, answering phones, responding to email and social media enquiries.
  • Oversaw maintenance of building, equipment and fixtures to uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations within the premises to ensure staff and customer wellbeing.


Teaching assistant in primary school

Stoke Heath Primary School
Coventry
02.2009 - 03.2013
  • Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs. Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Running interventions
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Set out equipment for physical education lessons. Moved furniture around for different events in the school.

Bar staff/ cleaner

Barras House Hotel
Coventry
02.1998 - 03.2005
  • Engaged guests with warm conversation while preparing quality beverages
  • Followed food safety and hygiene requirements & adhered to health and safety regulations.
  • Performed end-of-day clean up and restocked bar
  • Processed customer transactions and handled payments efficiently
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting, hoovering washing floors and other cleaning duties.

Cleaning supervisor

Walsgrave Hospital
Coventry
06.2005 - 02.2007

I worked part time on the operating theatres ward within the hospital.

My daily tasks were:

  • Clean down operating room after use and sanitise with in company policies.
  • Sanitised communal touchpoints for optimum worker and visitor health and wellness.
  • Kept assigned areas free from debris to prevent safety incidents.
  • Reported signs of damage by following set procedure.
  • Managed stock levels for cleaning materials to meet operational demand.
  • Maintained patient comfort with regular room cleanings.
  • Maintained strict hygiene standards to keep premises in compliance with regulations at all times. Provided infection control with appropriate use of disinfectants.
  • Prepared, handled and disposed of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants following safety procedures.
  • Washed floors, walls and work surfaces using appropriate tools and methods.

Education

GCSEs -

Lyng Hall School
Coventry
09.1989 - 06.1994

NVQ Level 2 - child care, learning and development

Adult education
Coventry

APRENTICESHIP - SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING

LCIS
Coventry

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking & time management
  • Reliable, punctual
  • Chemical handling
  • Effective communication
  • Understand Health and Safety Compliance
  • Efficient housekeeping
  • Fire alarm drills
  • Equipment handling

Affiliations

  • socialising with friends.
  • Travel

Timeline

Cake maker

Coastal Cakery
07.2020 - Current

Restaurant manager

Fernhill Hotel
09.2016 - 02.2020

Assistant hotel manager

Harbour House Hotel
11.2013 - 08.2016

Housekeeping cleaner

Portpatrick Hotel
08.2013 - 12.2013

Teaching assistant in primary school

Stoke Heath Primary School
02.2009 - 03.2013

Cleaning supervisor

Walsgrave Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2007

Bar staff/ cleaner

Barras House Hotel
02.1998 - 03.2005

GCSEs -

Lyng Hall School
09.1989 - 06.1994

NVQ Level 2 - child care, learning and development

Adult education

APRENTICESHIP - SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING

LCIS
Penny Gaunt