- Horse Riding
- Skiing
- Nature walks and hiking
- Electronic Dance music
Tilda Francis
Horsham ,West Sussex
Summary
Experienced cook with a strong background in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, currently working at The Holmbush Inn. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time-management skills, coordinating kitchen operations efficiently. Previously managed a professional yard as a horse groom, ensuring excellent care and training for 15 horses. Skilled in customer service, resource management and adapting plans under pressure. Career goal: To apply my existing business and organisational skills within a project planning and controls environment, while developing strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills and contributing to a positive working culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Holmbush Inn
Faygate, West Sussex
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness, weighed, mixed, and prepped materials to ensure quality meals.
- Coordinated 3 kitchen helpers to maintain cleanliness, organisation, and stock levels for efficient operations.
- Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
- Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- safley operated bakery ovens, fryers and mixers.
- Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality .
- Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
Work Experience Coordinator
One Production
London
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Learnt how to organise a promotional campaign for fashion designers, pop groups, and magazines.
- Created mock call sheets.
Horse Groom
CP Showjumping
Rusper, West Sussex
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Independently managed the daily running of a professional yard with 15 horses on working days.
- Ensured horses were immaculately presented for shows, maintaining high standards of turnout, and grooming.
- Provided cover and support for liveries when required, ensuring continuity of care and routines.
- Produced and developed three young horses, supporting their training, fitness, and progression.
- Planned and monitored feeding regimes, ensuring horses received correct meals tailored to condition, workload and show schedules.
- Assessed horses’ condition regularly and adapted exercise programmes accordingly.
- Exercised horses using a variety of routines, incorporating schooling, hacking and enrichment to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- Coordinated daily field turnout and stable management to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Maintained tack and equipment through regular cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance.
- Demonstrated strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail in a demanding environment.
Education
GCSEs - Combined Science
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Maths
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - English Literature
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - English Language
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Citizenship
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - History
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Geography
Millais School
Horsham, WSX 2018 - 2023
NVQ Level 3 - Business BTEC National Level 3 Double
The College of Richard Collyer
Horsham, WSX 2024 - 2026
A-Levels - Photography
Collage of Richard Collyer
Horsham, WSX 2024 - 2026
Skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to plan tasks and prioritise work
- Customer service
- Experience coordinating multiple activities simultaneously
- Able to assess situations and adapt plans when required
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Reliable team member with a strong work ethic
- Able to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
- Supportive and cooperative when working with others
- Planning daily schedules and routines
- Managing resources
- Maintaining high standards consistently
Interests
Timeline
Work Experience Coordinator
One Production
06.2025 - 06.2025
Cook
The Holmbush Inn
02.2024 - Current
Horse Groom
CP Showjumping
04.2022 - 10.2024
GCSEs - Combined Science
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Maths
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - English Literature
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - English Language
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Citizenship
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - History
Millais School
2018 - 2023
GCSEs - Geography
Millais School
2018 - 2023
NVQ Level 3 - Business BTEC National Level 3 Double
The College of Richard Collyer
2024 - 2026
A-Levels - Photography
Collage of Richard Collyer
2024 - 2026