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Richard Postlethwaite
Assistant Chef
West Bromwich
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Catering Assistant
The Boat Inn
Staffordshire
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Courier
Amazon
West
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Reported suspected mechanical issues quickly to supervisor for remediation.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management and peers.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Tracked delivery information, mileage and fuel use while on shift.
- Communicated route progress, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
Gym Supervisor
Sandwell Gym
West Bromwich
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Posted information on gym hours and upcoming events, maintaining consistent communication with patrons.
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
- Serviced complex equipment quickly to minimize wait times for specific machines.
- Assessed staff needs and offered assistance with checking in patrons during busy times.
- Sold memberships and personal training sessions to new customers.
- Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
- Oversaw team of workers expertly supporting guests and promoting loyalty to program offerings.
- Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Coordinated supply orders, storage and distribution for program.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Boosted loyalty and retained customers by resolving diverse concerns with service or operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
House Removal
Pickfords
Aston
06.2005 - 04.2006
Forklift Truck Operator
Dennis Eagle
Leamington
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated areas.
- Loaded transfer truck with front-end loader.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Chef
De Vere Hotel
Town Centre
03.2002 - 02.2003
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Chef
The Elms Inn
Allesley
07.2000 - 02.2001
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Education
Physiology Level 3 - Anatomy, Diet And Fitness
Easy Gym
West Bromwich 06.2012 - 11.2012
BS Honour - Computer Programming
Open University
West Bromwich 10.2009 - Current
A Level - Web Design
Sandwell College
West Bromwich 09.2009 - 09.2010
Clait - Microsoft Windows
Sandwell College
West Bromwich 02.2008 - 06.2009
Counterbalance FLT Certificate - FLT
Train A Lift
Canley 06.2007 - 07.2007
GNVQ - Health And Hygiene
Catering College
Coventry 08.1999 - 02.2000
5 Gcsce -
The Woodlands School
Coventry 05.1995 - 06.2000
Skills
Food preparation mastery
Food storage protocol
Chef support
Ingredient management
Kitchen station cleanliness
Kitchen equipment operation
Safe food handling
Proficient hearing
Proficient vision
Food preservation and storage methods
Preparation techniques
First Aid/CPR
Organization and Time Management
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Google Workspace
Decision-Making
Software
C
UBUNTU
Microsoft
Dreamweaver
PYTHON
DNS
Java Programming
Interests
Football, Music, Shopping, Driving, Cars, Socialising, Cinema, Art, Food
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
'Let your soul be your pilot'
Timeline
Catering Assistant
The Boat Inn
12.2020 - 06.2022
Courier
Amazon
10.2020 - 01.2021
Gym Supervisor
Sandwell Gym
08.2017 - 11.2021
Physiology Level 3 - Anatomy, Diet And Fitness
Easy Gym
06.2012 - 11.2012
BS Honour - Computer Programming
Open University
10.2009 - Current
A Level - Web Design
Sandwell College
09.2009 - 09.2010
Clait - Microsoft Windows
Sandwell College
02.2008 - 06.2009
Counterbalance FLT Certificate - FLT
Train A Lift
06.2007 - 07.2007
House Removal
Pickfords
06.2005 - 04.2006
Forklift Truck Operator
Dennis Eagle
06.2003 - 06.2004
Chef
De Vere Hotel
03.2002 - 02.2003
Chef
The Elms Inn
07.2000 - 02.2001
GNVQ - Health And Hygiene
Catering College
08.1999 - 02.2000
5 Gcsce -
The Woodlands School
05.1995 - 06.2000