Samantha Wade
Ryde,Isle of Wight
Summary
Kitchen Assistant supporting culinary and service teams for 10+ years. Effective and efficient in dishwashing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. High-quality communication skills, providing articulate instruction and working collectively.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen assistant
Chartwells
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
09.2014 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
Factory production worker
Trucast
Ryde, Isle of Wight
03.1994 - 05.2004
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining clean and organised workspace.
- Followed compliance guidelines for safe operation of machinery.
- Assisted in assembly line operations, improved production output.
- Operated hand tools to assemble products efficiently.
- Contributed to quality control checks for consistent product standard.
- Coordinated with team members to meet production targets effectively.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Secretarial
Isle of Wight College
Newport, Isle of Wight 09.1991 - 08.1993
Skills
- Chef support
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Stock management
- Waste management
- Food Hygiene
- Food preparation techniques
- Food storage safety
- Temperature checking
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Meal packaging and preparing
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Food safety and rotation
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts
- Gardening
- Walking
- Puzzles
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Chartwells
09.2014 - Current
Factory production worker
Trucast
03.1994 - 05.2004
NVQ Level 2 - Secretarial
Isle of Wight College
09.1991 - 08.1993
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