Kitchen Assistant at Mitchells & Butlers (2025-06 – 2026-03)
- Set up the kitchen for service, preparing ingredients, equipment and workstations.
- Prepared and cooked menu items to company specifications, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Worked with colleagues to complete orders accurately and efficiently during busy service periods.
- Followed food hygiene and health and safety procedures throughout food preparation and service.
- Rotated stock and kept ingredients and supplies organised and ready for use.
- Closed the kitchen after evening service, cleaning equipment and floors, recording food waste and leaving work areas ready for the next shift.
Kitchen Team Leader at J D Wetherspoon PLC (2023-01 – 2025-05)
- Coached and supported kitchen associates during service, helping the team maintain food quality and meet delivery time targets.
- Guided new and existing colleagues on food preparation, portioning, presentation and company procedures.
- Kept the team informed about menu changes, promotions and new products.
- Completed and recorded temperature and safety checks, ensuring food hygiene and health and safety procedures were followed.
- Recorded stock levels, placed delivery orders and checked incoming deliveries, reporting discrepancies to management.
- Rotated stock and monitored portioning and food waste to help control costs.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and responded professionally to customer feedback, escalating complaints when needed.
Kitchen Associate at J D Wetherspoon PLC (2021-01 – 2023-01)
- Prepared, cooked and presented meals to company specifications in a busy kitchen.
- Worked with colleagues to complete orders promptly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Followed food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures during preparation and service.
- Cleaned workstations and equipment, stored food correctly and rotated stock.
Games Programmer at Games Alchemist (2021-12 – 2022-04)
- Developed gameplay features in Unity using C# for 2D and 3D projects.
- Implemented enemy AI and pathfinding, then tested enemy movement and behaviour in gameplay.
- Improved the third-person camera system to resolve collisions with the game environment.
- Developed explosion visual effects to support combat gameplay.
- Contributed to systems that tracked and updated player objectives.
- Reproduced, documented and retested gameplay bugs, working with teammates to resolve issues.
Crew member/Food preparation & service at McDonalds (2017-07 – 2018-12)
- Welcomed customers, answered questions and dealt with routine issues in a friendly, professional manner.
- Processed payments accurately using the till while providing efficient customer service.
- Prepared food and drinks to company standards while meeting service time targets.
- Assembled and checked orders to help ensure customers received the correct items.
- Worked closely with kitchen and service colleagues to keep orders moving during busy periods.
- Followed food safety and hygiene procedures, keeping equipment, workstations and dining areas clean.
- Restocked supplies and monitored stock levels to keep service areas ready throughout each shift.
Classroom assistant at Saint Mary's primary school (2016-06 – 2016-06)
- Assisted the teacher with classroom activities, preparing resources and helping to keep sessions organised.
- Provided individual support to pupils, explaining tasks and encouraging them to complete their work.
- Supervised small groups during classroom activities and play.
- Supported children in the after-school club and helped tidy materials and activity areas afterwards.
Volunteer Environmental Worker at Keep Wales Tidy (2014-03 – 2014-04)
Completed a short volunteer placement with Keep Wales Tidy through my course at Merthyr Tydfil College, helping to improve local outdoor spaces.
- Helped clear overgrown paths to make them easier for the public to use.
- Took part in local clean-up activities to reduce litter and waste.
- Helped plant trees to improve the local environment.
- Worked alongside other volunteers to complete practical tasks in the community.
Dog Care at Royvon Kennels (2013-10 – 2013-10)
- Supervised group play sessions, monitoring dogs' behaviour and interactions as they socialised.
- Walked dogs and supported training exercises, giving each dog attention and guidance.
- Monitored dogs' comfort and wellbeing throughout their stay.
- Fed dogs, provided fresh water and kept feeding areas clean.
- Groomed dogs and maintained clean, tidy kennels and care areas.
