Samantha Barnard
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive expertise in commercial kitchen operations and a strong passion for the culinary arts. Demonstrates proficiency in food safety standards compliance, nutritional knowledge, and efficient stock control, ensuring optimal kitchen performance. Skilled in food preparation, garnishing techniques, and maintaining strict hygiene practices, contributing to exceptional food presentation and customer satisfaction. Adept at multitasking and team collaboration, with a focus on health and safety training and HACCP regulatory knowledge. Career goal: to leverage culinary skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and quality.
Friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills and knack for multitasking in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage customer interactions and maintain welcoming atmosphere. Eager to contribute to success of [Desired Position] role.
Friendly and approachable Front of House Assistant with knack for creating welcoming atmospheres and ensuring smooth operations. Known for enhancing guest experiences through exceptional service and attention to detail. Successfully contributed to team efforts and maintained high standards of presentation and customer satisfaction.
Motivated individual enthusiastic about challenging work. Adapts easily to different environments and flexes with changing demands.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Catering Assistant/Front of house/Barista
Gather & Gather
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.2024 - Current
- Outstanding customer service help provide a high level of customer service while serving breakfast, lunch, hospitality and beverages. I have also worked in the kitchen alongside the head chef cooking and preparing food for service.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparation to a high standard, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
- Carried out food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, chopping, and correctly storing ingredients.
- Maintained awareness of dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances.
- Cleaned and sanitised food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
- Assisted with the preparation and distribution of beverages and refreshments throughout the day.
- Served meals to office staff and guests, ensuring appropriate portion control.
- Worked alongside Care Assistants to deliver meals to residents in dining rooms or individual rooms.
- Oversaw the washing-up area, ensuring crockery and utensils were cleaned to a high standard.
- Maintained cleanliness of fridges and food storage areas, including regular sweeping and sterilising.
Food preparation, Barista, Key holder
Dinky Doughnuts
Peterborough
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled cash transactions independently with precision and accuracy.
- Prepared and cooked meals adhering to food safety standards.
- Served food efficiently to customers, ensuring satisfaction.
Cabin operative
Smart recycling
Peterborough
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Supported operations as key holder.
- Provided assistance to customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Facilitated clothing purchases from customers.
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures resulting in quicker assimilation into the team.
Online picker
Tesco Extra DOTCom
- Handled fragile items carefully, preventing any damages during transit.
- Accommodated special requests from customers whenever possible enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by promptly picking and packing online orders.
- Promptly picked items for timely delivery to customers.
Nursery nurse
Ladybird Day Nursery
Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for healthier eating habits amongst children.
- Collaborated with parents on potty-training methods, resulting in consistent approach between home and nursery.
- Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
- Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
- Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.
- Supported individual learning needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
- Coordinated creative learning activities to enhance cognitive abilities in young children.
- Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
Bar staff, front of house
The Hampstead Public House
Birmingham, West midlands
- Overseeing deliveries, cash handling, Key holder.
- Made cocktails for customer enjoyment.
- Helped organise special events at the bar.
- Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Assisted in training new staff, contributing to team efficiency.
- Increased footfall with engaging promotional strategies.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations strictly.
- Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
- Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
- Rotated stock regularly, reducing waste from expired products.
- Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
- Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
Sales assistant
Debenhams
Birmingham
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
Merchandising assistant
New Look
Birmingham
- Assisted in inventory management for optimal stock control.
- Participated regularly in staff meetings providing valuable inputs on merchandising strategies.
- Stayed abreast of latest retail trends using this knowledge in creating eye-catching displays.
- Worked under pressure during peak shopping periods delivering exceptional customer service.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of products.
Bar staff, front of house
The Boars Head Public House
Birmingham
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Made cocktails for customer enjoyment.
- Increased footfall with engaging promotional strategies.
- Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
- Rotated stock regularly, reducing waste from expired products.
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
- Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
Education
Level 2 Certificate - Principles of Business Administration
Compass Food Hygiene Level 2 - undefined
Allergen Awareness For Catering - undefined
Profit Protection - undefined
PCI Compliance - undefined
Key skills - Level 1 Application of number and Level 1 Communication
CACHE Level 2 NVQ - Children's care learning and development, care and education
CACHE Level 2 NVQ - Children's care learning and development
English GCSE - undefined
Art GCSE - undefined
Religious studies GCSE - undefined
Textiles GCSE - undefined
Maths GCSE - undefined
Skills
- Commercial kitchen equipment operation
- Receiving deliveries efficiently
- Passion for culinary arts
- Professional composure
- Food safety standards compliance
- Nutritional knowledge
- Kitchen cleaning procedures
- Garnishing techniques
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Maintaining professional appearance
- Team player
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Food preparation
- Barista training
- Just In Time stock control
- Order processing
- Health and safety proficient
- Table setting
- Food safety
- Food assembly
- Raw materials quality control
- Health and safety training
- HACCP regulatory knowledge
- Kitchen equipment
- Stock control
- Food waste management
- Strict hygiene practices
- Food Hygiene
- Food storage techniques
- Knife techniques
- Menu knowledge
- Food hygiene knowledge
- Food product stock control
- Ingredients preparation
- Cook-serve methods
- Food presentation
- Food allergen awareness
- Label reading
- Time efficiency
- Dishwashing proficiency
- Temperature control awareness
- Equipment maintenance basics
- Inventory checking
- Stock rotation understanding
- Equipment Maintenance
- Multitasking
Timeline
Catering Assistant/Front of house/Barista
Gather & Gather
09.2024 - Current
Food preparation, Barista, Key holder
Dinky Doughnuts
10.2023 - 02.2024
Cabin operative
Smart recycling
03.2022 - 02.2024
Compass Food Hygiene Level 2 - undefined
Allergen Awareness For Catering - undefined
Profit Protection - undefined
PCI Compliance - undefined
Key skills - Level 1 Application of number and Level 1 Communication
CACHE Level 2 NVQ - Children's care learning and development, care and education
CACHE Level 2 NVQ - Children's care learning and development
English GCSE - undefined
Art GCSE - undefined
Religious studies GCSE - undefined
Textiles GCSE - undefined
Maths GCSE - undefined
Online picker
Tesco Extra DOTCom
Nursery nurse
Ladybird Day Nursery
Bar staff, front of house
The Hampstead Public House
Sales assistant
Debenhams
Merchandising assistant
New Look
Bar staff, front of house
The Boars Head Public House