Daniel Groves

Hardworking, practical and reliable with experience across warehousing, food production, butchery, hospitality and construction. Used to dealing with large deliveries, stock rotation, quality control and industrial machinery, as well as working safely in busy, hands-on environments. Friendly and easy to work with, I enjoy being part of a team, learning new skills and getting stuck in wherever needed.

Trainee Butcher - BUTCHER OF BROGDALE - Gillingham

(2025-11 - 2026-07)

• Worked within a small team of butchers in a busy shop environment.
• Handled large daily deliveries and maintained correct stock rotation.
• Prepared and wrapped products for the display counter and self-service fridges.
• Maintained high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and customer service.

Commis Chef - ALBION TAVERN - Faversham

(2025-04 - 2025-11)

• Food preparation, following recipes and making dishes to order.
• Maintained a safe and hygienic work environment and assisted with deliveries.

Café Operations - GALLERY CAFÉ SADDLESDANE - Badlesmere

(2021-09)

• Manage day-to-day café operations on equestrian event days.
• Purchase and prepare food while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Cook / Production Operative - KARIMIX UK LIMITED - Faversham

(2023-01 - 2024-05)

• Worked in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Loaded and operated industrial kettles and bottling machinery.
• Warehouse maintenance, stock control and quality control.

Steel Framing Construction - METAFIX LTD - UK

(2010 - 2016)

• Used power tools and practical problem-solving skills on site.
• Operated a site crane while following strict safety procedures.

English Teacher - SUPERYOUTH LANGUAGE SCHOOL - Vietnam

(2017-03 - 2021)

• Taught English to students aged 5 to 15, focusing on vocabulary and pronunciation.
• Created engaging lesson plans to build confidence in spoken English.

English Teacher - IES EDUCATION - Vietnam

(2017-04 - 2021)

• Managed classes of up to 45 students at Le Quy Don private school.
• Prepared lesson plans and speaking competitions.

Hospitality - MONKEY ISLAND BUNGALOW RESORT - Cambodia

(2016-09 - 2017-03)

• Worked in the bar and restaurant, served guests and handled check-ins.
• Organised guided boat trips and recreational activities.

Volunteer - FRIENDS OF KOH RONG - Cambodia

(2013 - 2017)

• Taught English and maths and raised environmental awareness with local children.
• Helped organise fundraising events for educational programmes.

GCSEs - Maths (B), English (B), Science (C), History (B) - AYLESFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL (1999 - 2004)

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering - Food Hygiene & Safety

TEFL 120-hour Course - English Teaching (2015 - 2015)