Kate Homfray
Café Assistant
About
Friendly, conscientious, and well-organised individual with a wide range of practical and customer-facing skills. Reliable, hardworking, and punctual with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to completing tasks accurately and efficiently while contributing positively to a team.
Experience
Café Assistant - Felin Garden Centre
(2023-02)
- Preparing and serving food and drinks
- Taking customer orders
- Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and café areas
- Following food hygiene and safety standards
- Supporting team during busy periods
- Delivering friendly and efficient customer service
Garden Centre Assistant - Snowdonia Nurseries Garden Centre
(2017-09 - 2022)
- Watering and maintaining plants
- Assisting customers with queries and purchases
- Pricing and displaying stock attractively
- General grounds maintenance: weeding, mowing, tidying
- Helping customers with heavy items
- Planting containers and creating hanging baskets
- Painting and maintaining display areas
Trainee Nursery Assistant - National Day Nurseries Association
(2022-08 - 2022-11)
- Completed 4-week childcare training (Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Child Development, etc.)
- Completed 12-week placement in a private nursery
- Assisted staff with daily nursery routines and activities
Volunteer Gardener - Bodnant Garden
(2015-01 - 2017-01)
- General garden maintenance: weeding, planting, mulching, pruning
- Teaching children basic planting skills
- Clearing debris and maintaining grounds
- Developed teamwork and time management skills
Café Assistant - Busy Bees Café
(2013-01 - 2014-01)
- Preparing food and drinks, serving customers
- Opening and closing duties
- Cleaning kitchen and equipment
- Stock checks and food preparation
Volunteer (Gardening) - Gardd Deudraeth
(2011-06 - 2011-08)
- Pot preparation, watering plants, trimming hedges
- Creating hanging baskets for sale
- Assisting customers and delivering purchases
Kitchen Assistant - Caffi Cais - Llandudno
(2012-09 - 2013-02)
- Baking and food preparation
- Taking orders and serving customers
- Maintaining kitchen hygiene and stock control
Animal Care Assistant (Volunteer) - RSPCA Bryn-y-Maen
(2012-09 - 2013-01)
- Cleaning animal enclosures, feeding, and walking dogs
Commis Chef (Seasonal) - Green Acres Holiday Park
(2011 - 2012)
- Food preparation and kitchen support
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene
- Working in a fast-paced environment
General Assistant (Work Placement) - Coffee Conwy
(2010 - 2010)
- Serving customers, food preparation, maintaining cleanliness
Work Experience (Hair Salon) - Cutting Crew - Conwy
(2008 - 2008)
- Assisting staff, customer service, maintaining salon cleanliness
Education
Reaseheath College (2017 - 2017)
Northop College (2016 - 2016)
Essential Skills in Life - Rhyl College (2015 - 2015)
CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children - Llandrillo College, Rhos-on-Sea (2012 - 2012)
Catering & Hospitality Level 1 & 2 - Llandrillo College, Rhos-on-Sea
Art & Design (C), English (D), Design Technology (D), IT (E) - St David's College (2008 - 2008)
