Summary
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Education
Skills
Practical Experience
Additional information
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Languages
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Ria Roy Kar

Ria Roy Kar

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Dedicated and reliable professional with a strong foundation in basic food preparation, including sandwiches, salads, and simple meals. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures, alongside an awareness of allergens and dietary requirements. Possesses excellent communication and teamwork skills, ensuring effective collaboration in diverse environments. Committed to maintaining clean and sanitised kitchen areas while being friendly, patient, and comfortable around children. Motivated to learn and consistently punctual, aiming to further develop expertise in culinary services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Home-Based Meal Preparation Experience

Home
Reading, Berkshire
09.2022 - Current

Prepared meals consistently by adhering to recipes and managing fresh ingredients.

Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work areas through regular washing and sanitising.

Demonstrated proficiency with basic kitchen tools and safe food handling practices.

Executed tasks efficiently by following instructions meticulously.

Cooking Assistant

Event Based
Reading, Berkshire
09.2025 - 10.2025

Assisted head chef in meal preparation for two large Indian cultural events.

Maintained clean and organised work areas through washing and sanitising.

Gained proficiency in using large kitchen tools and safe food handling practices.

Followed instructions meticulously to ensure efficient workflow.

Home-Based Meal Preparation Experience

Home
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2018 - 08.2022

Prepared meals consistently, following recipes and using fresh ingredients.

Acquired knowledge of kitchen tools and food safety protocols.

Ensured a clean workspace through regular cleaning and sanitisation.

Executed tasks efficiently by adhering to instructions.

Education

B.Com (Hons) -

Skills

  • Basic food preparation (sandwiches, salads, simple meals)
  • Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures
  • Awareness of allergens and dietary requirements
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately
  • Strong communication & teamwork skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and motivated to learn
  • Maintaining clean and sanitised kitchen areas
  • Friendly, patient, and comfortable around children

Practical Experience

  • Home-Based Meal Preparation Experience
  • Prepared meals regularly by following recipes and handling fresh ingredients.
  • Gained familiarity with basic kitchen tools and safe food handling practices.
  • Maintained clean and organised work areas including washing and sanitising.
  • Followed instructions carefully and worked efficiently.
  • Event – Based Meal Preparation Experience
  • Assisted head chief in preparing meals in two large Indian cultural events.
  • Gained familiarity with large kitchen tools and safe food handling practices.

Additional information

  • Enhanced DBS Check (Willing to obtain)
  • Right to work in the UK (Available)
  • Available during school hours and term time
  • Polite, calm, and approachable with children
  • Strong interest in school catering and supporting healthy eating

Affiliations

  • Listening Music
  • Cooking
  • Travelling

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Cooking Assistant

Event Based
09.2025 - 10.2025

Home-Based Meal Preparation Experience

Home
09.2022 - Current

Home-Based Meal Preparation Experience

Home
04.2018 - 08.2022

B.Com (Hons) -

Ria Roy Kar