Simone Smith

Learning disability support assistant

DCAT

West Cowes, Isle of Wight

11.2012 - 06.2025

Assisted in the development of life skills amongst learners, promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
Organised field trips aligned with curriculum objectives providing practical hands-on learning experiences.
Encouraged active participation in class activities by creating engaging and interactive lessons targeted at each child's level of understanding.
Supported inclusion initiatives within the school setting, ensuring every student felt valued and heard.
Fostered strong relationships between home and school by maintaining open communication channels with parents or guardians about child's progress.
Improved student engagement with tailored lesson plans that catered to specific learning styles and preferences.
Collaborated with other kitchen staff, fostering a team-oriented environment.
Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.

Cook

UKSA

West Cowes, Isle of Wight

05.2009 - 08.2012

Followed strict dietary requirements when preparing food for customers with allergies or health concerns.
Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access during peak hours.
Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
Collaborated with other kitchen staff, fostering a team-oriented environment.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high-quality meals.
Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
Adapted cooking methods to create new dishes without compromising on taste or quality.
Assisted in cost control measures pertaining to procurement of ingredients.
Assisted in menu planning for special events or occasions at restaurant.
Worked closely with sous chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
Coordinated efficiently with wait staff for smooth dining experience for customers.
Achieved consistent delivery of excellent dishes with meticulous attention to recipe details.
Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through strategic meal planning.
Prepared a variety of international cuisines to cater to diverse clientele.
Audited regularly expiration dates on packaged foods-ensured no outdated stock was used.
Devised creative ways to use seasonal produce in daily menus.
Trained junior cooks on various cooking techniques, enhancing their skill sets.
Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Followed recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
Received and verified food deliveries, placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
Minimised food waste with FIFO system, verifying all ingredients stored at correct temperatures.
Cultivated relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.
Measured and mixed ingredients using professional kitchen scales with precision to minimise wastage.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Regulated temperature to efficiently prepare dishes and maintain food safety with thermostat controls.
Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
Used batch cooking equipment to create multiple meal items at once.
Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.

Bar staff member

Three crowns

West Cowes, Isle of Wight

06.1994 - 03.2000

Managed customer disputes effectively, preserving the business reputation.
Checked identification to maintain legal compliance.
Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.

Summary

Overview

Work history

Learning disability support assistant

Cook

Bar staff member

Education

GCSEs - English,Maths,French,Spanish,Geography,Social studies

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Learning disability support assistant

Cook

Bar staff member

GCSEs - English,Maths,French,Spanish,Geography,Social studies

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