Victoria Barnett
Harlow,Essex
Summary
Motivated, hard working person with experience preparing, setting up and serving hot and cold counter food. Focused and attentive to detail to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and quality standards. Collaborative team player skilled in engaging staff for productive catering operations.
Enthusiastic catering manager with experience coordinating staff and resources in a high-volume food preparation and service settings. Able to multitask and plan strategically to adapt to changing priorities. Confident in communication and negotiation for positive staff and customer relations.
Aspired to be a creative Catering Manager working with enthusiasm and energy to maintain positive, productive kitchen environments. Lead a team by example to deliver high-quality standards in pressured conditions. Fit and healthy to meet physical job demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering manager
Ashlyns
Ongar, Essex
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed daily kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality food preparation
- Manage and train kitchen staff forming a strong, supportive team enviroment.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen safety and sanitation
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals accommodating dietary restrictions as needed.
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients to ensure catering needs are met.
- Monitored inventory, stock rotation and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency
- Managed all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Managed stock levels to maximise efficiency and minimise waste
- Maintained high standards in food quality and presentation ensuring client satisfaction
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Created diverse seasonal menus for various events, resulting in positive feedback
- Recorded ingredients and quantities to ensure accurate inventory
- Conducted regular staff meetings for improved communication within the team.
Catering assistant
Ashlyns
Ongar, Essex
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Work closely with the catering manager to provide a school meals service.
- Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene and health and safety.
- Prepared fresh ingredients for nutritious, appealing meals
- set up for service, serving children and staff in a friendly and professional manner, clear away and wash up.
- support the schools ethos of healthy eating.
Public house manager
The Small Copper Public House
Harlow, Essex
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Managed stock control, minimising wastage and maximising profit margins.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
- Improved pub ambiance with regular maintenance and cleaning tasks.
- Used conflict resolution skills for peaceful dispute settlements amongst patrons.
- Conducted regular team meetings, fostering better communication among staff members.
- Ensured legal compliance for smooth operations.
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
- Monitored bar inventory regularly, preventing shortages during peak hours.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures to ensure financial integrity.
- Maintained outstanding hygiene levels for optimised customer safety and continued regulatory compliance.
Midday supervisor
Jerounds primary school
Harlow, Essex
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Worked with team to keep lunchtime schedule on track.
- Maintained clean dining facilities to ensure hygienic environment.
- Organised lunchtime games and activities for SK1 students aged 4 to 9.
- Promoted inclusivity with active involvement in children's games and activities.
- Directed clean-up of play areas at end of lunch and break times.
- Stored equipment safely and securely to prevent damage.
- Enforced school's zero tolerance policy on bullying to reprimand harmful behaviour.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness by promptly clearing up spillages, wiping down tables and enforcing no litter policy.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions for professional development.
- Provided comfort and reassurance to distressed children, promoting emotional well-being.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Child care
Hertford Regional College
Ware 09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History ,Geography, French, Drama
Turnford School
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire 08.1987 - 07.1992
Skills
- Delegation and Task Management
- Resilience under pressure
- Employee development and training
- Efficient time management
- Food presentation aptitude
- Food allergy and special diet meals
- Risk Management
- Hygiene Management
- Creative menu planning
- Menu planning
- Workflow planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient buying
- Time management
- Client Relationship Management
- Recruitment and Staff Training
- Portion control
Affiliations
- I enjoy walking my dog, spending quality time with my family, watching sports both at live venues and on TV
Certification
- Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for supervisors
- COSHH training certificate
- Allergen Certificate
Timeline
Catering manager
Ashlyns
09.2020 - 12.2024
Catering assistant
Ashlyns
09.2013 - 07.2020
Midday supervisor
Jerounds primary school
09.2012 - 07.2013
Public house manager
The Small Copper Public House
01.2010 - 05.2016
Higher National Diploma - Child care
Hertford Regional College
09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History ,Geography, French, Drama
Turnford School
08.1987 - 07.1992
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