Rachel Payne
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Experienced in school catering with a strong focus on food hygiene and dietary requirement awareness. Proficient in high-volume meal preparation, allergen management, and inventory monitoring. Adept at collaborating with care staff to ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and deliver nutritious meals tailored to specific needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General kitchen assistant
Miquills Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
2021.09 - Current
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by regularly cleaning kitchen surfaces and utensils.
- Carried out deep cleaning tasks weekly to maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Served Primary age Children through service.
General kitchen assistant
Caterlink Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
2018.09 - 2021.09
- Covered diverse kitchen roles to maintain operational flexibility.
- Adhered to strict hygiene and safety protocols for guest safety.
- Simultaneously managed peak hour tasks, enhancing service efficiency.
- Fostered a harmonious work environment via effective colleague communication.
- Tracked and replenished food supplies to avoid stockouts.
- Followed precise recipes during meal preparation.
- Provided service to secondary age children at multiple school outlets.
General kitchen assistant
Alliance In Partnership
Birmingham, West Midlands
2012.11 - 2018.09
- Ensured compliance with hygiene and safety regulations to guarantee safe dining experiences.
- Managed multiple tasks during peak hours, resulting in efficient meal service delivery.
- Facilitated effective communication among colleagues, fostering a harmonious workplace environment.
- Assisted in meal preparation according to precise recipes to maintain quality standards.
- Delivered meals promptly, providing proactive support in plating and serving.
- Adapted to various work environments while assisting at onsite and offsite catering events.
- Served meals to children aged three to 18 across multiple schools.
Nursery assistant (voluntary work placement)
Banners Gate School
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
2011.10 - 2012.07
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
- Assisted in meal preparation for nourishing the children properly.
Stay At Home Mother
N/A
Birmingham, West Midlands
2009.01 - 2011.09
Circuit Board Solderer
T.R.W Automotive
Birmingham, West Midlands
2002.06 - 2009.07
- Completed complex soldering tasks for high-quality electronic devices.
- Prepared workpieces, achieved smooth and clean surfaces.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations during all stages of the soldering process.
- Performed quality control checks, eliminated defective products from final output.
Education
GCSE Grade 4 - Maths
Birmingham Adult Education
Birmingham 2021.09 - 2022.06
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Food Production and Cooking
HIT Training
Birmingham 2014.09 - 2015.07
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Kitchen Services
Hit Training
Birmingham 2014.09 - 2015.05
BTEC Level 2 - Hospitality and Catering Principles
Hit Training
2014.03 - 2015.03
Level 1 - English
BIrmingham Adult Education
Birmingham 2014.09 - 2015.03
Level 2 Certificate - Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Birmingham Adult Education
2011.09 - 2012.07
Level 1 - English Literacy
Birmingham Adult Education
Birmingham 2011.09 - 2012.01
Skills
- Food hygiene knowledge
- Dietary requirement awareness
- Inventory monitoring
- Care staff collaboration
- High-volume meal preparation
- Allergen management
- COSHH regulations knowledge
- School catering
Timeline
General kitchen assistant
Miquills Ltd
2021.09 - Current
GCSE Grade 4 - Maths
Birmingham Adult Education
2021.09 - 2022.06
General kitchen assistant
Caterlink Ltd
2018.09 - 2021.09
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Food Production and Cooking
HIT Training
2014.09 - 2015.07
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Kitchen Services
Hit Training
2014.09 - 2015.05
Level 1 - English
BIrmingham Adult Education
2014.09 - 2015.03
BTEC Level 2 - Hospitality and Catering Principles
Hit Training
2014.03 - 2015.03
General kitchen assistant
Alliance In Partnership
2012.11 - 2018.09
Nursery assistant (voluntary work placement)
Banners Gate School
2011.10 - 2012.07
Level 2 Certificate - Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Birmingham Adult Education
2011.09 - 2012.07
Level 1 - English Literacy
Birmingham Adult Education
2011.09 - 2012.01
Stay At Home Mother
N/A
2009.01 - 2011.09
Circuit Board Solderer
T.R.W Automotive
2002.06 - 2009.07