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RICHARD KNIGHT

Summary

I am a hard-working individual who can effectively work in a team or by myself to perform my duties with professionalism and passion. Whilst being customer focused in any role. I enjoy practical work where I can reflect my friendly and trustworthy deposition. By being consistently reliable in meeting the standards expected. I am currently seeking employment where I can utilise my current skills etc

Overview

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1
Certification
38
38
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Football Club Steward /Helper

WARE FOOTBALL CLUB
Ware, Hertfordshire
05.2026 - I currently work here
  • Attended to customer enquiries and concerns, providing swift resolution
  • Turnstile duets. Carpark. Player foot wear to go on pitch
  • Help where needed around the club on match days.

Volunteer beaver scout leader

Scout association 3rd Ware Scout group
Ware, Hertfordshire
09.2007 - I currently work here
  • Organised and executed outdoor adventures, including camping, hiking, and orienteering, fostering a love for nature.
  • Provided first aid training and emergency response education, equipping scouts with critical life-saving skills.
  • Organised outdoor activities to foster teamwork and develop problem-solving abilities in young individuals.
  • Used exceptional planning and organisation skills to devise balanced activity programmes
  • Running and planning meeting. Interaction with parents or carers of beaver

and personal development among young members.

Chef de Partie

St Edmunds College
Old Hall Green , Hertfordshire
05.1990 - 09.2021
  • Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
  • Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes, adhering to menu specifications and quality standards, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
  • Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to comply with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of foodborne illnesses.
  • Customised dishes for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies, demonstrating attention to customer needs and detail.
  • Helped prevent waste of food of any kind and overproduction of mis-en-place.
  • Cleaned counters with sanitising agents to prevent food-borne illness.
  • Assisted in the management of kitchen operations during peak service times, ensuring smooth workflow and timely dish execution.
  • Conducted regular stock counts of ingredients and kitchen supplies, ordering low stocks when needed.
  • Safely operated kitchen equipment, including industrial size mixers.
  • Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use at proper temperatures.

Education

Catering and hospitality

Youth training scheme
Letchworth , Hertfordshire
09.1982 - 09.1983

NVQ Level 2 - Catering and hospitality

Hertford regional college
Ware, Hertfordshire
03.1996 - 11.2026

GCSEs -

Meridian school
Royston , Hertfordshire
09.1977 - 05.1982

Child Care bootcamp course

Hertfordshire county Council bootcamp
Stevenage , Hertfordshire
09.2025 - 12.2026

Skills

  • Time management
  • Food safety
  • Emergency response
  • Kitchen organization
  • Activity planning
  • Communication skills
  • Food and beverage preparation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Flexible approach
  • Basic cooking techniques
  • Calm and positive demeanour
  • Calm under duress
  • First Aid care
  • Fire safety trained
  • Caring
  • Willing to lean
  • Trustworthy polite helpful

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Scouts, Camping'
  • Football
  • airshow and plane spotting
  • photography and bird watching
  • Travel

Certification

  • Scout association wood badge
  • Football league club stewarding training course
  • Sport and recreation level NVQ Level 2

Timeline

Football Club Steward /Helper

WARE FOOTBALL CLUB
05.2026 - I currently work here

Child Care bootcamp course

Hertfordshire county Council bootcamp
09.2025 - 12.2026

Volunteer beaver scout leader

Scout association 3rd Ware Scout group
09.2007 - I currently work here

NVQ Level 2 - Catering and hospitality

Hertford regional college
03.1996 - 11.2026

Chef de Partie

St Edmunds College
05.1990 - 09.2021

Catering and hospitality

Youth training scheme
09.1982 - 09.1983

GCSEs -

Meridian school
09.1977 - 05.1982
RICHARD KNIGHT