Clare Wright

Committed mother of 2 who is observant and artistic with a good eye for detail. Volunteer events photographer for Aylesbury town council who enjoys photography in spare time. Works well in teams and as an individual with strong initiative. Picks up new skills quickly and is happy to take on new responsibilities.

Catering Supervisor - Lord Williams Upper school - Thame

(2019-03)

Currently working as a catering supervisor at Lord Williams School catering for 1100 students and staff daily, and supervising a team of 5 staff. Assisting the head chef with food preparation and production on a daily basis, consisting of 3 main service periods: breakfast, first break, and lunch. Has learned people management, food service standards and dealing with challenging customer facing situations.

• Setting up the kitchen ready to start the day
• Making sure cashless till and card machines are ready for service
• Assisting with food service throughout the day
• Weekly stock take
• Taking and maintaining temperature records
• Arranging cleaning schedules
• Stock ordering
• Preparing for and delivering hospitality events within the school, catering to both internal customers and external visitors
• Ensuring standards are met and upheld across the kitchen, and documenting any potential issues

Kitchen Porter - The Bell Stoke Mandeville - Stoke Mandeville

(2018-07 - 2019-12)

Worked as a kitchen porter in a busy kitchen as part of a small team. Began training in Commis Chef duties. Recently completed Food Hygiene and Safety Levels 1 and 2.

• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and tidy
• Preparing ingredients for meals to be cooked
• Sharing responsibility for closing up the kitchen at the end of the working day
• Plating customer meals
• Dessert preparation
• Other customer meal preparation

Café Assistant - Compass Group/Mitie - Lex Autolease offices

(2010-11 - 2013-10)

• Serving tea and coffee to high standards
• Preparing food for staff on site
• Opening and closing the café
• Cashing up
• Stock take
• Stock ordering
• Full clean of the site on café closure
• Taking phone orders for company functions and meetings

General Education - Stony Dean School

BTEC First Diploma - Level 2 Performing Arts - Amersham and Wycombe College