Kate Homfray

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.

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

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)