Nicola Barry

Determined, reliable, hard-working, and diligent person, who recently has moved from Ireland to the UK to pursue my desires to grow and gain more experience in different fields of work. Possessing time management, communication and teamwork skills from college projects and both part/full time work. Enjoy working in a team and am adaptable to all challenging situations.

Can work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. Thrive in both a team environment as well as using my own initiative. Aim to gain further knowledge and practical experience in the hospitality industry.

Chef, Baker & Floor assistant at The neighbourhood Café (2024-09 – 2025-06)

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes according to menu standards
• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently during service
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times
• Monitor stock levels and order ingredients to avoid shortages
• Develop new recipes and seasonal menus in collaboration with the head chef
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food items
• Handle equipment with care and report any maintenance issues
• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts
• Follow recipes and production schedules to ensure consistency
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately using appropriate techniques
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times for optimal results
• Decorate and finish baked goods to a professional standard
• Maintain a clean and organized bakery workspace
• Check the quality of ingredients and finished products
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

Food Product Developer at Alainn (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Ensuring excellent customer service
• Preparing coffees & acai bowls
• Working at festivals such as EP, catering to a large volume of people
• Production of the Oats

Baker at Kalbo's Café (2020-06 – 2024-06)

• Working independently each day alongside communicating with management about customer orders
• Played a huge role in creating new cakes and recipes with seasonal fruit we had available
• Stock Orders
• Followed correct HACCP and manual handling in the kitchen
• Ensuring both safety and hygiene standards are being obtained

Production Operator at Hassett's bakery (2022-09 – 2022-12)

College Placement

• Ensuring a safe working environment
• Efficient speed to produce a large mass of production
• Ensure high quality standard products
• Ensuring efficient hygiene practices are undertaken

Barmaid at Rosies Bar (2017 – 2022)

• Ensuring happy customers, displaying customer service skills
• Maintaining the bar by improving displays, and ensuring hygiene practices are in place
• Administration work such as signing documents, stock taking and placing orders

Leaving Certificate – Schull Community College (2012 – 2018)

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts – Munster Technological University (2019 – 2022)

Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship – Munster Technological University (2022 – 2023)