Sean Nicholas
St Helens,Merseyside
Summary
I am a friendly individual with a caring nature and a strong desire to help people, I have a determined work ethic to carry out my tasks to the fullest. I also have a sense of humour, can bring positives to any pressurised situations, and make people feel motivated. Currently looking for a role where I can utilise my skills and personality to become a valuable member of a team. Takes pride in achieving high standards and satisfaction in being able to help customers and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen Porter
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
2022.09 - 2024.09
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Operated commercial dishwashers and ensured all crockery, cutlery, and cookware were cleaned, dried and stored correctly.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work and cleanliness.
- Monitored stock levels of cleaning supplies and reported shortages promptly.
- Unloaded deliveries and stored food items following proper rotation procedures (FIFO).
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Ensured compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations at all times.
- Managed waste disposal, recycling, and general kitchen organisation to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, including work surfaces and storage spaces.
- Hand-washed delicate or high priority items to support smooth kitchen service.
Pot Washer
Mr Chan's
St Helens, Merseyside
2016.09 - 2022.09
- Filling sink and bucket with hot water and washing up liquid for the dirty dishes and cutlery.
- Maintaining hot and clean water by replenishing it before it becomes dirty and or cold.
- Hand washing used dishes and cutlery then setting them in a dishwasher tray.
- Loading dishes with cutlery into the washer to be cleaned thoroughly. Inspecting washed dishes and cutlery for total cleanliness and rewashing if required.
- Once inspected all items are placed in storage ready to be used.
- Taking care of workstation by cleansing my area of all food debris and stains that have been left and putting waste in bin bag then taking bin outside when ready.
Glass Collector
Renshaws
St Helens, Merseyside
2017.09 - 2019.03
- Picking up empty glasses in a fast and timely manner.
- Assuring that glasses are returned to the bar and stacked neatly, preventing an unpleasant sight.
- Maintaining an organised workstation for the bar staff to serve customers.
- Guaranteeing glasses are washed to a suitable standard to be used again for the following customer.
- Assisting with restocking the glasses in the correct location for the bar staff to efficiently and swiftly obtain them.
- Brushing and mopping the floor, all while working in a busy and fast-paced environment
Replenishment Assistant
Smyths toystore
St Helens, Merseyside
2018.10 - 2018.12
- Stacking products onto a trolley, wheeling them to the shop floor, and restocking items to their corresponding aisle.
- Being friendly to all customers and providing help and information for all queries they had.
- Supporting colleagues in team based activities; adjusting shelves, resupplying bays, bringing stock from the back when colleagues are tending to customers.
- Working night shifts, restocking designated lane in a rapid fashion, using the price gun to print off and match tags with it's product.
- Constantly readjusting the stock to keep everything organised and appealing in their drops guaranteeing that everything will be noticed.
- Loading all excess cardboard into a baler, crushing it, strapping it down to a pallet, positioning it in an area to be taken away, and arranging the baler for the next load.
- Checking each aisle for any missing or incorrect price tag and updating them.
Glass Collector
Green Room
St Helens, Merseyside
2015.11 - 2016.02
- Collecting glasses around the bar and in the smoking area.
- Ensuring said glasses are clean in order to be reused.
- Storing the glasses on shelves in order to be ready for when people need serving.
- Restocking supplies from cellar.
- Ensuring that they had enough stock to serve to the public and if not Informing the manager on what stock is needed.
- Performing cleaning duties throughout my shift and cash handling.
Education
GCSE -
De La Salle
St HelensA-Levels - Media Production
St Helen's College
St HelensA-Levels - Photography
St Helens College
St HelensFilm And TV Production
Edge Hill University
OrmskirkSkills
Excel at working independently in busy and fast-paced environments
Possess a comprehension of new technology eg IT including Microsoft Office Software, Social Media, the Internet and email
Able to work quickly and accurately
Able to communicate effectively by understanding body language and listening attentively to what they are saying
Ability to handle pressurised situations in calm manner
Capable to work in a team, more supportive, adept enough to contribute ideas as well as solutions and also able to take a positive and motivating approach to all situations
Interacts effectively with other team members, while maintaining the ability to work on own initiative
Good Numeracy Skills
Interests and Hobbies
My hobbies and interests consist of reading novels and other material to keep the mind occupied. Going to the cinemas is a major interest of mine; I enjoy playing poker with my friends a game based on information and how to best utilise hands that I have, based on the information I have gained from my opponents. I’m passionate about video games, anything with an immersive, compelling, interactive narrative captivates me within it’s world. Screenwriting is another passion of mine, currently in the early stages of writing a film and reading ‘Story’ by Robert Mckee.
Timeline
Kitchen Porter
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
2022.09 - 2024.09
Replenishment Assistant
Smyths toystore
2018.10 - 2018.12
Glass Collector
Renshaws
2017.09 - 2019.03
Pot Washer
Mr Chan's
2016.09 - 2022.09
Glass Collector
Green Room
2015.11 - 2016.02
A-Levels - Media Production
St Helen's College
A-Levels - Photography
St Helens College
Film And TV Production
Edge Hill University
GCSE -
De La Salle