Rufus Dunlop
Williton,Somerset
Summary
Energetic worker focused on delivering excellent service to guests. Tracks menu changes and personalises recommendations for guest satisfaction. Collaborative with wait staff and kitchen workers to exceed expectations with fast, delicious food.
Overview
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
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1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cafe staff/Assistant Cook
Tropoquaria zoo
Watchet, Somerset
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of coffees, teas, and other beverages to meet customer preferences.
- Adapted to busy periods by working efficiently under pressure, maintaining composure and quality.
- Served customers efficiently, taking orders and processing payments with accuracy and speed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the shop, following health and safety regulations.
- Followed sanitation and food hygiene guidelines at all times when preparing and handling food.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for high-volume service periods.
- Assisted head chef with meal preparation, adhering strictly to recipes and dietary requirements.
- Helped kitchen team prioritise and complete high-volume orders in busy restaurant environment.
- Prepared vegetables before service times, washing, peeling and chopping varieties used in dishes.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
Education
A-Levels - Media, history, criminology
West somerset college
Minehead, Somerset 09.2025 - Current
GCSEs - Design technology, food tech, history, business
West somerset college
Minehead, SomersetSkills
- Customer service
- Food hygiene
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Pressure management
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Patience and resilience
- Creative thinking
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Patience under pressure
- Housekeeping
- Handling food equipment safely
- Listening attentively
- Health and safety
- Ingredient preparation
- Kitchen equipment
- Team coordination
- Order processing
- Cleaning procedures
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Following instructions
Certification
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
Timeline
A-Levels - Media, history, criminology
West somerset college
09.2025 - Current
Cafe staff/Assistant Cook
Tropoquaria zoo
05.2025 - Current
GCSEs - Design technology, food tech, history, business
West somerset college