Jade Ball
Mains Cook/kitchen assistant
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About
A hard working, reliable individual with experience in working with children and the elderly, customer service and retail. Trained in COSHH, food safety & food hygiene, fire extinguisher use, care principles, safeguarding and first aid. A detail-oriented, team player with a "can-do" attitude who enjoys all aspects of food catering, bringing customers the high standards they deserve. Has a current clean DBS certificate.
Experience
Mains Cook/kitchen assistant - DOLCE SCHOOL KITCHEN now HARRISONS CATERING
(2021-01 - 2026-01)
- Cooking a variety of meals a day for over 1500 children and staff.
- Preparing fresh fruit, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, burritos, baguettes, salads, deserts and various other foods as part of a team.
- Regular health and safety/safeguarding training.
- Till operating
- Obtained 5* health and safety food ratings while management was absent.
- 100% 5* pass rate with EHO.
- Great understanding of food allergens and Natasha's law
Customer Service Assistant - THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
(2017-02 - 2018-10)
- Till operation.
- Stock filling/rotation.
- Stock taking.
- Customer service.
Kitchen porter/cleaner - THE QUEENS ARMS
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- Helped cover shifts while they were having some staffing issues.
- Washing up.
- Food prep.
Cleaner/Lunchtime Assistant - LAMBOURN PRIMARY SCHOOL
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
Was responsible for primary school children on their lunch break, keeping them safe while eating and playing. Cleaned the nursery after school hours and was responsible for keeping it clean in the holidays with groups using the space.
- CoSHH & Health & Safety trained
- Paediatric First Aid trained
- First Responder card (exp. 2020)
- Epilepsy Management trained
- EpiPen delivery trained
- Child Safeguarding trained.
- Clear DBS
Stay – At – Home Parent
(2011-01 - 2015-12)
Processor Operative - TURKEY CREEK Ltd.
(2009-01 - 2011-12)
Managed end to end production tasks within a fast paced agricultural and processing environment. Responsible for livestock welfare, quality-controlled food processing and final packaging. Demonstrated versatility by balancing manual processing with administrative order booking and direct customer service.
Customer Service Assistant / Cook - BURGER KING
(2008-01 - 2009-12)
An efficient, safety conscious team member recognized for high-speed performance and excellence in kitchen operations. Key achievements included winning "Fastest Cook" awards and maintaining a 5-star hygiene rating through strict compliance with food and safety standards
Customer Service Assistant - THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
Customer Service Assistant - WH SMITH
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
Education
GCSE - 11 subjects including English, Maths and Science - John O'Gaunt (2006-01)
