Peter Donoghue
Carrickfergus,Northern Ireland
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking individual with strong work ethic and keen eye for cleanliness, ensuring well-organised and hygienic kitchen environment. Demonstrates excellent teamwork and communication skills, paired with ability to adapt quickly to new tasks and environments. Ready to contribute to productive and efficient kitchen operation in kitchen Porter or cleaning roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen porter
@7 bistro/cafe
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
2024.06 - Current
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
- Removed dirty dishes from public and dining areas, maintaining clean restaurant service environments.
Cleaning operative
Aramark
Belfast
2026.03 - 2026.04
- Ensured tidy environment for staff comfort by emptying waste bins regularly.
- Stocked cleaning supplies regularly for uninterrupted service provision.
- Replenished restroom supplies promptly for user convenience and satisfaction.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors to improve visibility and aesthetics.
- Executed special requests from management such as post-renovation or move-out cleans.
- Adhered to health guidelines during waste disposal to protect public health.
- Performed routine inspections of premises highlighting any potential maintenance issues.
- Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Restocked, refreshed and sanitised bathroom facilities.
- Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
Kitchen porter
Hilton Hotel
Templepatrick, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2023.09 - 2024.04
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
Kitchen porter
Loughshore Hotel
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
2018.09 - 2023.06
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
- Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
- Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
Waiter
Loughshore Hotel
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
2012.02 - 2018.09
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing.
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- Helped reduce waiting times by swiftly clearing tables after use.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Maintained professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Accommodated special dietary requests, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for prompt order delivery to customers.
Skills
- Maintenance of clean workspaces
- Multitasking proficiency
- Waste disposal techniques
- Workplace cleanliness
- Food storage systems
- Basic cooking knowledge
- Use of commercial dishwashers
- Basic knife handling
- Operation of sanitation equipment
- Pot washing expertise
- Recycling procedures
- Worktop cleaning
- Punctuality and reliability
- Use of cleaning chemicals
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Stock rotation principles
- Familiar with kitchen standards
- Awareness of food allergens
- Cooking equipment operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cleaning operative
Aramark
2026.03 - 2026.04
Kitchen porter
@7 bistro/cafe
2024.06 - Current
Kitchen porter
Hilton Hotel
2023.09 - 2024.04
Kitchen porter
Loughshore Hotel
2018.09 - 2023.06
Waiter
Loughshore Hotel
2012.02 - 2018.09