Rosemary Palmer
Stourbridge,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated Housekeeper/Cook with extensive experience in maintaining hygiene and food safety standards. Manages inventory and prepares diverse meals using fresh ingredients, ensuring exceptional food presentation and flavour. Experienced in fostering positive customer interactions and leading kitchen staff, while consistently delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
House Keeper/Cook
Claire Hart Equine
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
- Managed kitchen inventory, conducted weekly stock checks, and ordered supplies to maintain adequate levels.
- Organised ingredients at the start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Maintained optimum temperature in ovens, grills and roasters to correctly cook foods.
- Read recipes to understand ingredient needs and cooking requirements.
- Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
- Demonstrated a positive and friendly attitude while assisting customers and collaborating with team members.
Groom House Keeper
Julie Girling
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
05.2001 - 03.2020
- Disinfected and sanitised grooming areas for exceptional hygiene standards.
- Prepared horses for shows and events, ensuring they appeared well-groomed and presentable.
- Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Conducted routine exercise regimens for horses, including lunging and hand-walking to maintain fitness and well-being.
- Delivered treatments for wounds and injuries to avoid infection and promote speedy healing and recovery.
- Developed and maintained records of horse care routines, health updates, and performance notes for accurate tracking.
- Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimise potential injuries.
- Thoroughly cleaned and maintained equipment, bridles and saddles to manage functionality and power.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring all grooming tools and tack were kept in excellent condition and readily available.
- Provided specific feed based on individual dietary needs of animals.
Retail Worker
One Stop
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
07.1996 - 05.1999
- Engaged customers in conversation to provide tailored product recommendations and support for purchases.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
- Responded promptly to customer enquiries about products and services, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Greeted customers with warmth and enthusiasm, enhancing positive in-store experiences.
- Maintained a tidy and safe shopping environment, following health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained orderly shelves by tidying and organising products, ensuring appealing visual merchandising.
- Managed stock levels on the shop floor, replenishing items to maintain availability.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Helped to close store down by restocking shelves, cleaning till areas and counting cash.
- Adapted to various roles by assisting in multiple departments as needed. across different departments, adapting to varying tasks and responsibilities.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE's
Chipping Campden High School
Chipping Campden, GLS01-1991
SVQ Level 2 - Equestrian Management
Hindlip College
Worcester, WORSkills
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Food Hygiene
- Kitchen sanitation
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Stock replenishment
- Equipment maintenance
- Cooking
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Food safety
Timeline
House Keeper/Cook
Claire Hart Equine
10.2022 - Current
Groom House Keeper
Julie Girling
05.2001 - 03.2020
Retail Worker
One Stop
07.1996 - 05.1999
GCSEs - GCSE's
Chipping Campden High School
SVQ Level 2 - Equestrian Management
Hindlip College