Barry Walker

Motivated and practical individual with a broad range of practical skills. Fast learner who is able to engage with challenges and is keen to develop in a new role.

Maintenance - Plas Cwmcynfelin Ltd. - Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

(2020-03)

• Planned and organised repairs for faulty equipment, independently fixing minor problems.
• Maintained the extensive landscaped grounds by trimming trees and maintaining shrubbery and flower beds, ensuring any waste was disposed of appropriately.
• Performed skilled preventative and restoration tasks such as maintaining patient moving and handling equipment.
• Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture, ordering specialist parts where necessary.
• Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
• Maintained flooring to eliminate safety issues and remove outdated styles.
• Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Repaired leaking taps, clogged toilets and other equipment to keep bathrooms fully functional.
• Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet any repair or maintenance need with minimal delay.

Head Chef - Marine Hotel Aberystwyth - Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

(1982-06 - 2020-03)

• Cooked for hotel restaurant (200+ covers), delivering consistent quality cuisine.
• Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality and excellent value produce.
• Managed kitchen staff team of 5 and front of house team of 6, assigning various stages of food production.
• Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
• Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
• Maintained business compliance with applicable regulations, including safety and sanitary guidelines.
• Catered for large corporate and special events with 200+ guests.
• Estimated food and labour costs and kept operations within budgets.
• Recruited and trained kitchen staff to meet high expectations for performance and quality.

O levels - Penglais Comprehensive School Aberystwyth (1982)