Esther Munge

Supportive School Catering Assistant with expertise in maintaining kitchen hygiene and health standards. Delivered exceptional customer service to students and staff while assisting with food preparation and kitchen operations. Focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.

School Catering Assistant at BlackStone Recruitment (2025-06 – Present)

• Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
• Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
• Disinfected food preparation areas for improved kitchen hygiene.
• Handled cleaning chemicals in line with safe use guidance.
• Upheld health and safety standards to protect staff and customers.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of machinery.
• Minimised risk of contamination with regular cleaning in refrigerated, frozen and dry storage spaces.
• Delivered exceptional customer service to students and staff, addressing queries with patience and understanding.
• Monitored kitchen hygiene, conducted regular cleaning schedules to meet health and safety standards.
• Disposed of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
• Followed strict guidelines on allergen management, minimizing risks of cross-contamination.
• Assisted chefs by preparing simple salads, sandwiches and sides.
• Rotated stock and added new items from stock deliveries.
• Prepped ingredients in advance to speed up cooking times during peak hours.

Kitchen Assistant at Healthfieldgroups LTD (2022-02 – 2024-05)

• Used commercial dishwasher to wash dishes, pots and utensils.
• Helped with preparing, cooking and serving meals and drinks.
• Prepared side dishes, garnishes and ingredients in advance to expedite food service.
• Disposed of rubbish and cleaned trashcans.
• Assisted with preparation of meal ingredients by washing and chopping food.

Volunteering at Certitude Residential Care Home (2023-11 – 2024-03)

• Help Residence with Personal care
• Accompany residence to appointment
• Cooking and serving residence
• Helping them with day to day's life
• Accompanying residence to shopping centers
• Supporting them with their mental health

Learning Support Assistant at Reay Primary school (2023-03 – 2023-05)

• Modified resources for pupils as advised by Educational Psychologists to facilitate effective learning and integration.
• Delivered pastoral care to enhance learning progress and life skills.
• Provided tailored coaching and reinforcement, improving learning outcomes by [Number]%.
• Facilitated inclusion in small group activities with peers and supported interaction, improving pupil integration.

GCSES/A LEVELS - ARTS in Arts (1997-07)

GCE Advanced Level – Tombel, Cameroon

Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene in Food Safety and Hygiene