Sales Assistant - Sainsbury’s
(2021-02 - 2025-10)
- ups for the store rewards program by 20%.
- Improved stock flow by organizing deliveries quickly, which cut down restocking time by 15% and reduced empty shelves.
- Resolved customer issues politely and calmly, raising local satisfaction scores and earning positive feedback from store managers.
- Maintained shop layout by keeping displays neat, clean, and stocked with popular products to attract buyers.
- Handled daily cash and digital payments accurately while managing busy checkout lines during peak hours.
Volunteer - PATCH Family support
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
I have recently volunteered with PATCH (family support) in order to gain practical experience and I have a testimonial to support my employment.
- Set up and plan activities
- Welcome family’s into the center and deliver a good standard of customer service
- Plan and prepare health snacks
- Offer advice and support where required
- Demonstrate excellent listening skills
Shop Assistant – Seasonal - Seaton Gift and Rock Shop - Hartlepool
(2008-01 - 2010-12)
This was a seasonal summer job that I did two years running, my duties included:
- Worked both alone and as part of a small team and was responsible for serving customers with a range of seaside gifts and ice cream.
- Serving a wide variety of ice creams were made up according to customer requests which were either scooped manually or by using the ice cream machine.
- Cleanliness and hygiene were essential, and the shop and counter area were always kept clean and tidy.
- Although I used the till, the role required good numerical skills and the ability to mentally calculate the cost of goods while making up the orders, as this saved time, particularly when it was very busy.
Catering Assistant - Hungry Jacks - Hartlepool
(2006-01 - 2008-12)
Working efficiently and effectively in a busy food service establishment, my duties included:
- Responsible for providing a fast, friendly, and efficient customer service.
- Making up customer orders from a range of hot and cold foods, which included sandwiches, salad boxes and baked potatoes.
- Food was constantly being prepared, as needed and all areas, including food preparation and the counter were kept clean and tidy.
- Used the ovens and various kitchen implements, operated the till and handled cash.
- Personal hygiene, as well as workplace hygiene was strict, and all areas of the workplace were always kept clean and tidy.
Customer Service Assistant – Seasonal-Burger - Seaton Carew
(2003-01 - 2008-12)
This was a seasonal summer position, which I did every summer for 5 years. My duties included:
- Responsible for preparing and cooking a range of fast foods, taking and making up customer orders and handling cash.
- I used a range of kitchen appliances such as fryers and hot plates and at all times complied with strict health and safety regulations and procedures.
- During busy times, it was essential to have good team working skills and to be able to think on your feet and use initiative.
- I also served customers at the counter, operated the till and handled money.