Sonal Shah
Perivale ,Middlesex
Summary
Detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant with strengths in maintaining exceptional hygiene and cleanliness. Operates food preparation areas and machinery to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines. Collaborates effectively with team members to uphold quality standards and enhance operational efficiency.
Efficient Kitchen Assistant skilled in food handling and production processes. Monitors food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity. Maintains organised workstations, supporting team productivity and achieving output targets.
Bringing strong teamwork and communication skills, along with positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety in busy kitchen environments. Quick to adapt and assist in various tasks, always aiming to support team and contribute to smooth operation. Ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to this role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Production Operator
Bakkvor group
London, Middlesex
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Kept food preparation areas spotlessly clean, maintaining exceptional hygiene levels.
- Operated food production machinery with precision, adhering to health and safety guidelines to maintain product quality.
- Conducted regular workstation cleaning and sanitising to ensure food safety and hygiene.
- Operated packaging, production and food handling machinery, including forklifts, vacuum sealer and industrial blenders.
- Stored products in temperature-controlled environments, safeguarding product integrity.
- Cleaned production equipment and tools thoroughly to maintain hygienic production environments.
- Completed paperwork detailing packed and prepared products, enabling smooth, prompt dispatch.
- Cleaned and sterilised vats and factory processing areas to meet optimal safety standards.
- Assembled, packaged and labelled products, strictly following company guidelines.
- Monitored product preparation and storage temperatures to minimise health and safety risks.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and maintenance of production equipment to uphold hygiene standards and prevent contamination.
- Maintained a clean and organised work area, adhering to 5S principles and promoting a safe working environment.
- Packaged products quickly and accurately to achieve output targets.
- Kept working environment clean and well-organized to promote efficiency and minimise waste.
- Worked with meticulous attention to food safety and hygiene standards, delivering faultless products within compliance regulations.
- Operated and monitored food production equipment, maintaining optimal performance and quality standards.
- Maintained open communication with production team members and management, reporting issues and contributing to problem-solving discussions.
- Filled processing kettles, pressure cookers and vats with ingredients in preparation for mixing.
- Made sure all unused machinery and tools were stored away correctly to avoid injury.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to identify and rectify any product defects, minimising waste and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery to uphold operational efficiency and longevity.
- Picked and packaged fresh produce in line with safe food handling regulations.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of staff, from production operatives to senior management.
- Adhered to strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure workplace safety.
- Recorded production data accurately, providing valuable insights for process improvements and reporting.
- Recorded production data for each product batch with ingredients used, cycle times and temperatures.
- Graded food manually for freshness and condition, maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted operatives with lifting heavy and bulky items onto trolleys, maintaining good safety standards.
- Packaged finished products efficiently, ensuring accurate labelling and presentation met company and regulatory requirements.
Nursery Teacher
Prerna school
Ghanhinagar, Gujarat
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Helped children become more independent when performing daily tasks, assisting with dressing and toileting.
- Guided children in developing basic literacy and numeracy skills through playful and interactive approaches.
- Coordinated and planned activities which kept children engaged and entertained throughout the day.
- Identified factors impeding children's progress and provided further support.
- Maintained accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents.
- Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate children with special educational needs.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Safe guarding children
Zen Educate
London , Middlesex 04.2026 - 04.2026
NVQ Level 3 - Supervising food safety level 3
Caredemy online skills for care
London , Middlesex 04.2026 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Arts -
Government college of arts
Gadhinagar , India 06.2006 - 05.2009
A-Levels -
Vasant kuwarba high school
Gadhinagar , India 06.2003 - 05.2005
GCSEs -
Vasant kuwarba high school
Gadhinagar , India 06.2002 - 04.2003
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Food safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Temperature monitoring
- Process optimization
- Production scheduling
- Time management
- Work under pressure
- Customer Service
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Labelling
- Team player
- Production line monitoring
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Safe guarding children
Zen Educate
04.2026 - 04.2026
NVQ Level 3 - Supervising food safety level 3
Caredemy online skills for care
04.2026 - 04.2026
Food Production Operator
Bakkvor group
09.2012 - 06.2017
Nursery Teacher
Prerna school
06.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Government college of arts
06.2006 - 05.2009
A-Levels -
Vasant kuwarba high school
06.2003 - 05.2005
GCSEs -
Vasant kuwarba high school
06.2002 - 04.2003