Sarah Hendrick
Clifton,Nottingham
Summary
I consider myself to be a hard-working, motivated and reliable person who is friendly, polite and helpful. I am currently a kitchen manager and demonstrate proficiency in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high standards of food hygiene and safety. I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can work well both individually, using my own initiative, and part of a team. I am organised, can multi-task and have customer service skills, as well as skills in hospitality and working with children. I always strive to ensure all tasks are completed to a very high standard and am willing to undertake any training that may be required.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Kitchen Manager
St. Joseph's Independent School & Nursery
Nottingham
09.2022 - Current
- I was promoted to Kitchen Manager in September 2022, in which I have the below responsibilities and the following:
- Updating menus seasonally to encourage a healthy and fulfilling diet for children
- Delegating tasks wisely amongst staff members, to create balance and harmony in the workplace
- Coordinating with suppliers for timely ingredient deliveries, avoiding shortages or interruptions in service
- Creating dishes for special school events and preparing packed lunches for school trips
- Identifying necessary equipment repairs and reporting them to the correct party
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene standard are met at all times and that all staff are meeting these too
- Adhering to budget when ordering food and supplies
- Handling and storing food in the correct way to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination
- Setting kitchen standards governing cooking procedures
- Training new hires on kitchen procedures
- Participating in staff meetings when needed, with problem-solving initiatives
Assistant Manager (Kitchen)
St Joseph’s Independent School and Nursery
Nottingham
01.2021 - 09.2022
- I was promoted to this role in 2021, in which I had the below responsibilities and including:
- Ordering food and using technology to place deliveries and order the correct stock.
- More responsible in preparing and cooking food, frequently cooking for the school.
- When the kitchen manager isn’t present, taking on their responsibilities and leading a kitchen team.
- Assisting with menus for the school term.
- Dealing with invoices and important documents including temperature checks of fridges, freezers and recording temperatures of food.
Kitchen Assistant
St Joseph’s Independent School and Nursery
Nottingham
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Serving food
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and drying dishes and tables, and physical activity such as sweeping and mopping.
- Assisting with children
- Knowledge of children with allergies, serving them the correct food
- Cleaning of kitchen and dining room areas
- Assisting in daily essential hygiene practices
- Working to health and safety / food hygiene regulations
- Assisting in the hygiene and cleanliness practices of a 5
- Food hygiene location.
- Running breakfast club for a group of children, cooking for them and cash handling.
- I also possess a level 2 food hygiene certificate and have had adequate first aid and safeguarding training in this role.
- This role has given me essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and general skills in food, working with children, and working to essential safety and hygiene rules that comply with the law.
Bar Staff
Poachers Pocket Public House
Nottingham
01.2003
- Working in the bar: Serving drinks to customers and taking payments by cash and card
- Dealing effectively with difficult customers and checking identification where appropriate
- Collecting and washing glasses and keeping the bar clean and tidy
- Answering customer questions and providing a friendly and professional service
Hosiery Assistant
Burt Brothers
Nottingham
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Working in the factory matching socks together and preparing orders ready for delivery
- Dealing with deliveries and working to strict deadlines
- Working to health and safety regulations
Education
GNVQ Intermediate level qualification - Health and Social Care
Basford Hall College
NottinghamGCSEs - English Language, English Literature, English Speaking and Listening, Mathematics, Science, French, Food Technology
William Sharp School
NottinghamSkills
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Working with children
- Customer Service
- Working Under Pressure
- Problem Solving
- Meeting Deadlines
- Health and Safety
- Food Hygiene awareness
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrated accountability
- Familiar with menu development
- Food safety certification
- Food preparation techniques
- Allergen awareness
Certification
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
First Aid Training
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and going out to fun events. I also love some quiet time in the house watching movies!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
St. Joseph's Independent School & Nursery
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager (Kitchen)
St Joseph’s Independent School and Nursery
01.2021 - 09.2022
Kitchen Assistant
St Joseph’s Independent School and Nursery
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bar Staff
Poachers Pocket Public House
01.2003
Hosiery Assistant
Burt Brothers
01.2002 - 01.2003
GNVQ Intermediate level qualification - Health and Social Care
Basford Hall College
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, English Speaking and Listening, Mathematics, Science, French, Food Technology
William Sharp School
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