Cook/Chef - Banana moon private day nursery - Urmston
(2020-05 - 2021-09)
- Procure all ingredients on a weekly basis to accommodate a three-week rolling menu
- Procure ingredients on a set budget advised by the establishment
- Produce high quality, substantial meals on a daily basis for approx. 30 children
- Prepare separate meals for children with special dietary requirements including Lactose / Wheat intolerant, Halal etc.
- Have full training on H&S in the workplace and food hygiene certification
- Carry out full kitchen clean downs on a regular basis
- Liaise with management on a regular basis to keep a constant high standard with regards to kitchen / food hygiene
- Maintain constant communication with all members of staff to gain feedback on meals from the children's perspective
Lunch time assistant - Bright horizons - Sale
(2014-03 - 2019-03)
- Contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in my care
- Support other members of staff and engage in a good staff team
- Liaise with parents and other family members
- Attend out of hours working activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc.
- Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g., preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- Recording accidents in the accident book
- Preparation and completion of activities to suite the child's stage of development
- Ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
- Washing and changing children as required
- Providing comfort and warmth to a distressed child
- Ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
- Take full personal responsibility of my allocated key children
- Gained experience and knowledge of EYFS (Early years foundation Stage) and implemented all procedures within the setting. Including how to best plan and observe the Child's development in their early years
Staff Member - The Urmston Public House - Manchester
(2012-08 - 2013-02)
Reason for leaving – maternity leave
- Providing a warm welcome for customers
- Receive food and drink orders and serve customer requests to the standards required
- Ensure the timely delivery of food and refreshments to the customers
- Understand menu content and keeping up to date with any menu changes
- Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner
- Clearing tables and maintaining hygiene standards at all times
- Cash handling
- Replenishing stock
Staff Member - The Roebuck Hotel - Manchester
(2012-01 - 2012-08)
- Responsible for greeting and seating guests
- Recording accurate guest orders
- Using a suggestive selling approach
- Completing all stocking, and daily cleaning tasks
- Assisted in the preparation of salads and desserts
- Collected payment from customers
- Operated and maintained a clean working environment
Nursery school assistant - St Monicas Roman Catholic School - Manchester
(2011-01 - 2011-12)
- Helping teachers within the classroom
- Assisting children with learning and play activities
- School playground assistant at lunchtime
Teaching Assistant / Lunchtime Assistant - St Bede's Preparatory School
(2008-09 - 2010-12)
Initially worked in Prep (Year) 1 class one morning a week whilst studying for my NCFE qualification. Fortunate to be working with a very experienced and supportive member of staff in an excellent learning environment, and was able to put all my study learning into practice. When studying for my NVQ moved into Reception for two mornings a week and occasional afternoons, school trips etc.
- Planned, prepared and led a complete lesson for Prep 1
- Worked as a Lunchtime Assistant for the Infants three days a week and was responsible for supervision of the children throughout their lunch/playtime
- Support teaching staff and pupils in all key areas including numeracy and literacy, all aspects of pupil development, creating a suitable learning environment, dealing with various types of behaviour and situations etc.
Administrative Support - EdburyDaley Recruitment consultants Ltd
(2005-01 - 2008-08)
My husband launched a new business in January 2005 and I supported him and his colleagues on a part time, informal basis doing duties such as answering the phone, taking messages, basic administration and accounts, organising hotels and travel arrangements etc.
Customer Services Assistant - Europcar
(1995-09 - 1996-12)
- Responsible for dealing with large numbers of customers both face to face and over the phone taking bookings, arranging car collections and dealing with customer queries
