Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
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Rampan Cowles

Thrimby,Cumbria

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in customer assistance, money handling, and product promotions. Proven ability in face-to-face selling, food preparation, and table clearing. Committed to delivering exceptional service and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Cafe assistant

Bannatyne Health Club
Wellingborough, England
2023.05 - 2025.05

Work in kitchen, preparing meals from a set of menu, serving customers directly, clearing tables and washing up, I was able( enjoyed and encouraged) to offer my own dishes in this role, something I very much enjoyed.

  • Took accurate food orders, preventing misunderstandings and errors in service delivery.
  • Ensured consistent quality of food and drinks served, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Worked closely with other staff members, fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Prepared hot beverages to meet individual customer preferences perfectly.
  • Handled money transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
  • Delivered excellent customer service with thorough product knowledge.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by always maintaining a friendly and positive attitude.
  • Facilitated swift service by promptly cleaning and resetting tables after use.
  • Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
  • Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
  • Fulfilled all duties as assigned during peak hours for effective operation of the café.
  • Restocked display cases regularly for optimal product availability.
  • Enhanced cafe atmosphere with attention to cleanliness and decoration details.
  • Followed health safety regulations meticulously, maintaining an immaculate work environment.
  • Managed cash register accurately for smooth transactions.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation to increase kitchen efficiency.
  • Welcomed customers with a smile, providing attentive service from arrival to departure.
  • Created clean, hygienic café environments, continuously prioritising adherence to food safety rules.
  • Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.

Online Shopper

Sainsbury’s supermarket
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2011.07 - 2013.08
  • Continually monitored incoming online orders to guarantee prompt fulfilment, achieving 100% on-time completion.
  • Followed company standards and paid careful attention to customer requests.
  • Identified industry partnership opportunities and made recommendations to management team.
  • Picked items for customer orders with focus on piece quality.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.

Restaurant Assistant

Sainsbury's supermarket
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2005.03 - 2007.06
  • Achieved food hygiene certificate.
  • Improved customer experience through exceptional service.
  • Handled cash and customer data in line with company guidelines.
  • Positively impacted customers and team members with can-do attitude.
  • Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
  • Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.
  • Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
  • Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practices and reporting non-compliance to senior staff.
  • Catered to allergies and modified diets with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Actively inspected food preparation and storage areas, ensuring proper sanitation and cleanliness standards.
  • Helped prevent dishwasher drainage issues through regular cleaning and correct chemical use, in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Delivered consistent portion control and presentation to meet high brand standards.
  • Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
  • Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Promoted accident prevention through excellent levels of sanitation and cleanliness, minimising health and safety risks.
  • Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
  • Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
  • Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target timeframes.

Delicatessen Sales Assistant

Sainsbury's supermarket
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
1999.09 - 2000.05
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism

Chiangmai University
Chiangmai Thailand

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Money handling
  • Product promotions
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Food preparation
  • Table clearing

Affiliations

  • Cooking and Crochet

Languages

Thai
Fluent

Timeline

Cafe assistant

Bannatyne Health Club
2023.05 - 2025.05

Online Shopper

Sainsbury’s supermarket
2011.07 - 2013.08

Restaurant Assistant

Sainsbury's supermarket
2005.03 - 2007.06

Delicatessen Sales Assistant

Sainsbury's supermarket
1999.09 - 2000.05

Certificate of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism

Chiangmai University
Rampan Cowles