Sonya Pandya

Passionate Catering Assistant with expertise in high quality Type preparations. Diligent in ensuring optimum food and safety hygiene, meeting quality standards and providing a can-do attitude to any task.

Accomplished Catering

Assistant with Number years of expertise in maintaining a smooth-running, high-functioning kitchen. Meticulous in food prep, quality standards, and adherence to Type regulations offering a thorough Type service.

Catering Assistant - Servest - Hatfield, Hertfordshire

(2005-03 - 2020-10)

• Consistently monitored and identified food stock needs, promptly ordering low-stock items to prevent disruptions.
• Provided a higher level of catering service through Action and Action, resulting in Number% increase in repeat business.
• Upheld outstanding levels of cleanliness in Type and Type through methodical clean-as-you-go approach.
• Improved transportation flow between kitchen and customers through Action, resulting in Number% reduction in waiting times.
• Managed Type delivery processes, including efficient storage solutions and meticulous stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Ensured compliance with Type health and safety regulations and procedures, and Type food safety legislation.
• Inspected dishes and kitchen equipment, such as Type and Type equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions to prevent inefficiencies.
• Maintained high standards of food hygiene through Timeframe checks of Type and Type.
• Ensured continued cleanliness and usability of crockery, cutlery and utensils for a smooth-running, high-functioning kitchen.
• Carefully prepared Type in accordance with menus, portion control and agreed quality standards.
• Followed prescribed methods of portioning and presentations when serving food and beverages, consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Prepared dining area through Task and Task to assist smooth workflow of kitchen operations.
• Followed Type procedures for key control, lifting heavy objects and using chemicals, guaranteeing optimal safety.
• Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
• Actively inspected culinary Type, ensuring proper employee sanitation and cleanliness.
• Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised kitchen utensils, cookware, dishes, glasses, cutlery and serving dishes used in food preparation and serving.
• Used kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
• Maintained swift pace of work, exceeding business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
• Cleaned and organised kitchen stations within Number-minute timeframe, promoting team efficiency.
• Prepared dishes for Type catering events within Number-minute timeframe.
• Achieved Number% customer satisfaction rate by maintaining high levels of professionalism and building customer rapport to elevate dining experience.
• Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food to Type guests, employing meticulous attention to detail and presentation expertise.
• Maintained customer satisfaction by preparing dishes based on individual dietary requirements.

GCSE - Maths English Science Double Food Economics Art Fr - John Kelly Girls - London (1992-05)

G&G Computer Office 1/2 Skills Caring Skills - Elm Park - Stanmore (1993-05)