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
09.2021 - 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
09.2018 - 09.2021
- 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
11.2012 - 09.2018
- 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
10.2011 - 07.2012
- 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
01.2009 - 09.2011
Circuit Board Solderer
T.R.W Automotive
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2002 - 07.2009
- 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 09.2021 - 06.2022
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Food Production and Cooking
HIT Training
Birmingham 09.2014 - 07.2015
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Kitchen Services
Hit Training
Birmingham 09.2014 - 05.2015
BTEC Level 2 - Hospitality and Catering Principles
Hit Training
03.2014 - 03.2015
Level 1 - English
BIrmingham Adult Education
Birmingham 09.2014 - 03.2015
Level 2 Certificate - Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Birmingham Adult Education
09.2011 - 07.2012
Level 1 - English Literacy
Birmingham Adult Education
Birmingham 09.2011 - 01.2012
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
09.2021 - Current
GCSE Grade 4 - Maths
Birmingham Adult Education
09.2021 - 06.2022
General kitchen assistant
Caterlink Ltd
09.2018 - 09.2021
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Food Production and Cooking
HIT Training
09.2014 - 07.2015
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Kitchen Services
Hit Training
09.2014 - 05.2015
Level 1 - English
BIrmingham Adult Education
09.2014 - 03.2015
BTEC Level 2 - Hospitality and Catering Principles
Hit Training
03.2014 - 03.2015
General kitchen assistant
Alliance In Partnership
11.2012 - 09.2018
Nursery assistant (voluntary work placement)
Banners Gate School
10.2011 - 07.2012
Level 2 Certificate - Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Birmingham Adult Education
09.2011 - 07.2012
Level 1 - English Literacy
Birmingham Adult Education
09.2011 - 01.2012
Stay At Home Mother
N/A
01.2009 - 09.2011
Circuit Board Solderer
T.R.W Automotive
06.2002 - 07.2009
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