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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Ruby Gordon

Forth Ward, Edinburgh,Scotland

Summary

Working at The Haven Cafe for 3 years has given me great experience in hospitality. I have gained many skills as listed previously which would make me perfect for this job. I am able to pick up new skills very quickly, making me a great employee. Working in such a small but busy cafe has given me the skill to keep calm in a hectic work environment. I am able to help with serving food, working in the kitchen (whether it is to do with food preparation or cleaning utensils) and keeping the place of work up to the standard of cleanliness that is expected by customers. I work in an efficient way which I believe is another strength of mine. I am a dedicated employee and will be as flexible as I can be with respect to shifts. I will always be willing to cover a shift if needed.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Kitchen Porter/ Waitor

The Haven Cafe
Edinburgh, Newhaven
11.2021 - Current
  • Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
  • Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
  • Cleaned work surfaces, ensured hygiene standards were met.
  • Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
  • Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
  • Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
  • Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
  • Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
  • Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
  • Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
  • Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
  • Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Remained calm under pressure throughout busy shifts, preparing and serving accurate customer orders within target service windows.
  • Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
  • Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
  • Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.

Education

St Thomas of Aquins RC High School
Edinburgh
08/2018 - 04/2024

Art and Design

Edinburgh College Granton Campus
Edinburgh
08/2024 -

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Team player
  • Table clearing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Food preparation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cleaning
  • Strong client relations
  • Food running
  • Order accuracy
  • Organisational skills

Affiliations

  • Art and Design
  • Cooking and Baking

Accomplishments

In 6th year, I was chosen to be a House Captain. This helped me gain leadership skills as I had to make decisions on certain things to do with the school and the pupils within. It also helped with my organisational skills as I planned many different events for the school including St Andrews Feast day (bake sale and face painting), S5 and 6 ceilidh and S3 and 4 dodgeball competition to raise money for charity. These took a lot of planning and organising as I had to find people to help out with these events, gather the means for each event and sorting out timings of the events.

Timeline

Kitchen Porter/ Waitor

The Haven Cafe
11.2021 - Current

St Thomas of Aquins RC High School
08/2018 - 04/2024

Art and Design

Edinburgh College Granton Campus
08/2024 -
Ruby Gordon