CLAIT
Richard Postlethwaite
IT, Catering, Warehouse, Personal Training
Birmingham
Summary
The main skills of work I'm qualified in are Personal Training, Catering, IT and Warehouse.
Proven in enhancing kitchen operations at Signature Catering, I excel in food safety and team collaboration, significantly boosting efficiency. Leveraging skills in cooking techniques and kitchen organization, I adeptly supported chefs and streamlined processes, ensuring high-quality meal service and maintaining stringent cleanliness standards, contributing to a more productive and safe working environment.
Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Enthusiastic Wellness Coach experienced in personal fitness support, group instruction and fitness floor monitoring. Hardworking and dedicated team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Known for personable demeanor and determined attitude. Talented Technical Support Representative with gift for understanding needs of both business and home users. Versed in troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems. Proven skill in resolving problems quickly on first call.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Signature Catering
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Developed strong communication skills by coordinating effectively with front-of-house staff during busy shifts.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations, ensuring high-quality meals for patrons.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by strictly adhering to sanitation protocols when handling allergens.
- Streamlined dishwashing processes, enabling a faster turnaround time for serving customers.
- Trained new kitchen assistants on standard operating procedures and best practices, leading to a more efficient team overall.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Managed inventory for kitchen supplies, contributing to cost-effective operations.
- Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
Recycling Employee
Mercian Skip Hire And Recycling
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the workplace, actively seeking opportunities to enhance existing processes in support of overall organizational goals.
- Ensured safety compliance with thorough knowledge of workplace regulations and guidelines.
- Improved material processing speeds by utilizing appropriate tools and machinery effectively.
- Streamlined recycling processes through effective collaboration with team members.
- Increased facility cleanliness, maintaining a well-organized and hazard-free work environment.
- Reduced waste contamination by diligently inspecting and removing non-recyclable materials.
- Promoted environmental awareness among coworkers, emphasizing the importance of proper recycling practices.
- Enhanced recycling efficiency by implementing innovative sorting techniques.
- Spearheaded employee training initiatives, sharing best practices and expert knowledge with new hires.
- Refined waste management procedures, collaborating with supervisors to implement new strategies for improvement.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Worked with clients and visitors to accurately sort materials for further handling.
Personal Trainer
Easy Gym
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Expanded knowledge of industry trends by attending workshops and conferences, applying new techniques to client programs.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
- Implemented nutritional guidance alongside physical training plans, yielding more comprehensive results for clients'' overall wellbeing.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Boosted personal training revenue by promoting additional services to existing clients.
- Analyzed client feedback to continuously improve training programs and client satisfaction.
- Conducted regular follow-up with clients to track progress and adjust fitness plans as needed.
- Improved client retention by developing personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote personal training services, expanding client base.
- Increased overall gym revenue through effective upselling of personal training packages and nutritional supplements.
- Offered nutritional guidance to complement fitness programs, contributing to improved client health outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness trends and certifications to provide clients with cutting-edge training techniques.
Warehouse Forklift Operator Refuse Disposal
Pertemps Best Connection Ideal Employment
11.2003 - 03.2009
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Woodland Senior School
Tile Hill, United Kingdom 09.1993 - 07.1998
Skills
Chef support
Additional Information
I am also a IT expert with certificates in CLAIT, Microsoft, web design, going on to start a Bachelor Honors Degree with open university which the study was paused to start another skill.
I am a friendly easy to get on with, understanding, organized, intelligent hard working individual, that is also a fast enthusiastic learner that doesn't have any problem in learning new skills either.
Software
Microsoft Office
Web Design
Interests
Football
Listening To Music
Socialising
Social Media
Making Music
Cinema
Going To Restaurants
Making Food
Watching Movies
Sports Cars
Timeline
Recycling Employee
Mercian Skip Hire And Recycling
06.2023 - 09.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Signature Catering
08.2021 - 02.2024
Personal Trainer
Easy Gym
08.2017 - 11.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator Refuse Disposal
Pertemps Best Connection Ideal Employment
11.2003 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
The Woodland Senior School
09.1993 - 07.1998
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