Cara Thomas

Resourceful Catering Assistant with 11 years of experience in food preparation, order taking, and payment processing. Possesses strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to learn and adapt. Proven ability to handle monetary transactions and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Eager to apply a hardworking and initiative-driven approach to deliver exceptional guest experiences and contribute to The Newt in Somerset's renowned hospitality.

Catering Assistant - The Meal Machine - Shepton Mallet

(2012-01)

• Prepared food for customer service
• Cooked meals to order
• Received customer orders
• Managed monetary transactions and processed payments
• Ensured adherence to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation

Sales Assistant & Key Holder - Co-Op - Shepton Mallet

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

• Undertook key holder responsibilities
• Supervised team members as required
• Addressed customer inquiries
• Completed end-of-day cash reconciliation (cashing up)
• Conducted stocktaking and oversaw deliveries

Administrative Assistant - Strattons Sales Ltd. - Evercreech

(2002-01 - 2008-12)

• Performed general administrative and office duties
• Processed invoices and liaised with the finance team
• Utilised Microsoft Office suite daily
• Handled confidential information with discretion
• Managed filing systems
• Operated copying equipment
• Assisted with ad-hoc duties as required

GCSE - English & Maths - Whitstone school (2002-01 - 2002-12)