Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Victoria Walden

Spalding,Lincs

Summary

Dedicated professional with comprehensive training in food hygiene, safeguarding, and Natasha's Law. Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and is DBS checked. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking efficiency and a personable demeanour, ensuring high standards in food preparation. Career goal includes advancing within the food service industry while maintaining a commitment to safety and quality.

Seasoned professional in food service and hospitality, with focus on providing quality customer service in fast-paced environments. Bring to table ability to handle food preparation, cashiering, and clean-up tasks, ensuring smooth canteen operations. With keen organisational skills and commitment to health and safety regulations, poised to enhance workplace efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Canteen assistant

Cowley Academy
Donington, Lincolnshire
10.2017 - Current
  • Served customers on the till.
  • Ensured food safety regulations compliance to avoid health risks.
  • Worked as part of a team, increasing productivity and work efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene with regular cleaning duties.
  • Participated actively during busy periods; ensured continuous service delivery without delays.
  • Assisted in preparing and serving meals.
  • Allergen trained (Natasha's law).
  • Safeguarding trained.

Exam invigilator

Thomas Cowley High School
Donington, Lincolnshire
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated clear communication with students, leading to fewer disruptions during exams.
  • Enhanced test security by ensuring strict adherence to exam rules and regulations.
  • Upheld examination standards through detailed scrutiny of examination halls prior to commencement of tests.
  • Reported any irregularities observed during invigilation directly to senior staff members, ensuring transparency and fairness at all times.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure prompt start and end of examinations.

Chip shop assistant

Jacks Fish Bar
Donington, Lincolnshire
04.2007 - 10.2017
  • Ensured quick service by efficiently wrapping prepared meals for takeaway customers.
  • Dealt with customer inquiries and complaints, leading to improved customer relationships.
  • Handled cash transactions, ensuring correct change was provided every time.
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular cleaning of all surfaces and utensils.
  • Improved customer service by promptly and accurately taking orders.

Kitchen assistant/Bar staff

Ye Olde Red Lion
Bicker, Lincolnshire
05.2003 - 02.2007


  • Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
  • Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
  • Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
  • Served the customers, taking orders and delivering meals to the tables.
  • Later served the customers on the bar, taking food and drink orders, taking cash and card payments.

Education

GCSEs -

Thomas Cowley High School
Donington, Lincolnshire
09.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • DBS checked
  • Safeguarding trained
  • Training in Natasha's Law
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Personable demeanour
  • Food preparation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Exam invigilator

Thomas Cowley High School
03.2018 - 10.2021

Canteen assistant

Cowley Academy
10.2017 - Current

Chip shop assistant

Jacks Fish Bar
04.2007 - 10.2017

Kitchen assistant/Bar staff

Ye Olde Red Lion
05.2003 - 02.2007

GCSEs -

Thomas Cowley High School
09.1999 - 05.2003
Victoria Walden