Kitchen Associate - J D Wetherspoon PLC - Leicester
(2026-06)
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Operate designated kitchen stations—such as the grills, fryers, microwaves, and deli sections—to prepare meals exactly to brand standards.
- Cleanliness & Food Safety: Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards by adhering to a "clean as you go" policy, conducting regular station clean-downs, and managing allergen procedures.
- Stock Management: Assist with receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, and performing stock rotation to minimize wastage.
- Teamwork & Efficiency: Coordinate closely with team leaders and other stations to maintain consistent quality and hit quick service targets under pressure.
Crew Member - Full Time - McDonald's Restaurant(UK) ltd - Leicester
(2009-05 - 2026-02)
- Order Preparation: Prepare food items according to McDonald's recipes and quality standards (burgers, fries, chicken, breakfast items, etc.).
- Food Assembly: Assemble sandwiches, wraps, and other menu items quickly while ensuring they look appealing and are correctly made.
- Operating Equipment: Use kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, microwaves, ice cream machines, and beverage dispensers.
- Cash Handling: Process customer payments (cash, card, mobile payments) and give correct change at the register.
- Drive-Thru Service: Take orders, confirm them, and serve customers quickly through the drive-thru window.
- Stocking & Restocking: Keep workstations stocked with ingredients, cups, packaging, and supplies during the shift.
- Cleaning & Sanitizing: Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant by cleaning counters, tables, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen areas to meet food safety standards.
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Follow strict handwashing, glove-wearing, and food handling procedures to ensure food is safe for customers.
- Teamwork: Work closely with other crew members and managers to keep service fast during busy periods (peak hours).
- Upselling: Suggest additional items.
- Waste Management: Minimize food waste and properly dispose of trash and recyclables.
- Shift Flexibility: Work different stations throughout the shift (front counter, fries, grill, drinks, etc.) as needed.
Baker - Cooms Hampshires - Leicester
(2007-11 - 2009-02)
- Prepares and bakes a variety of baked goods such as bread, rolls, cakes, pastries, cookies, pies, and donuts.
- Mixes ingredients according to specific recipes, including measuring flour, sugar, yeast, eggs, and other components accurately.
- Operates and maintains baking equipment like industrial ovens, mixers, proofers, dough dividers, and sheeters.
- Monitors baking processes, adjusting temperatures and times to ensure perfect results.
- Follows recipes and formulas precisely while sometimes creating or modifying recipes for special orders or seasonal items.
- Handles dough preparation — kneading, shaping, proofing, and scoring bread and pastries.
- Decorates and finishes products (especially for cakes and pastries) using icing, glazes, fillings, and toppings.
- Checks quality and freshness of all baked items before they are sold or served.
- Maintains strict hygiene and food safety standards — keeps the bakery clean, sanitizes equipment, and follows health regulations.
- Manages inventory — tracks ingredients, orders supplies, and minimizes waste.
Catering Assistant - Holiday inn Leicester west - Leicester, Leicestershire
(2005-05 - 2005-05)
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