Jack Akehurst

Reliable and hardworking young professional with experience across warehouse, kitchen and customer-facing roles. Confident working in fast-paced environments where teamwork, timekeeping, accuracy and health & safety are important.

Experienced in picking and packing orders, stock handling, food preparation, customer service and supervising group activities. Physically fit, practical and keen to keep learning, with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Now looking for a full-time role or apprenticeship where I can build my skills, gain further experience and progress.

Worked as part of a busy warehouse team handling inbound deliveries, stock movement and customer orders.

 Unloaded deliveries, checked goods received and inspected items for accuracy and condition.

 Picked, packed and prepared customer orders for dispatch adhering to prioritised customers and courier cut offs

MEWP trained for picking large orders

 Checked orders carefully to make sure products were processed accurately and to a high standard.

 Helped with stock management, stock checks, reconciliation and keeping storage areas organised.

 Prepared shipping paperwork and prioritised time-sensitive orders where required.

 Tested, set up and checked lighting products ensuring highest quality

 Maintained a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.

 Worked to team standards for accuracy, speed, safety and reliability.

Wagamama, Chichester | October 2023 - July 2025

Line Chef

Wagamama, Gatwick Airport | July 2022 - October 2023

Worked full-time as a line chef in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing dishes to Wagamama standards.

Trained across all four kitchen sections and passed the required skills tests to work independently on section.

Prepared food accurately and quickly during busy services while maintaining quality and presentation.

Worked well under pressure in a time-monitored kitchen environment.

Followed food hygiene, health & safety and cleaning standards at all times.

Worked closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to solve issues and keep service moving.

Built confidence working in an open kitchen environment in full view of customers.

Gained experience working within a multicultural team and communicating respectfully with different colleagues.

At Gatwick Airport, worked within airside security requirements and followed airport working procedures.

East Surrey College

September 2019 - June 2021

 BTEC Level 3 Public Services - Pass

 BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services - Pass

 BTEC Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Public Services - Merit

Oriel High School

GCSE PE - Grade 4

GCSE Maths - Grade 3

GCSE English - Grade 3

GCSE Science - Grade 3