Alex McGuinness

Worked on the line at a fast-paced restaurant, picking up orders and utilizing fryers, flat top, grill, and rational ovens. Prepared and presented pub-style meals to high standards, including setting up the line and preparing soups.

Responsible for ensuring dinner was on time and of high quality in remote camps, performing cooking duties such as making soups, sauces, butchering, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. Managed staffing, training, inventory, and food orders, overseeing a $20,000/week food budget.

Started on the sauté station and quickly progressed to working every station, including salads, appetizers, and broil. Maintained cleanliness of the line and assisted with prep and dish duties.

Worked in a small kitchen, often independently, maintaining a fast and efficient pace to ensure timely and presentable food delivery. Performed all prep and dish duties each shift, including deep-fry, grill, flat-top, sauté, salads, roasting, poaching, and steaming.

Collaborated as part of a team to ensure all prep was finished and meals left the kitchen at a high standard and together for each table. Covered all areas of the kitchen and provided excellent customer service as a server.

Worked as part of a team and independently to ensure all prep adhered to corporate guidelines and pizzas, pastas, and salads were delivered within twenty minutes of receiving an order.

Undertook six months of work at a world-class ski resort, focusing on customer service to ensure guests had positive and lasting memories. Provided pleasant and efficient service, interacting with a diverse range of ages and nationalities.

Progressed from cashier to lead head on the trade desk, handling multi-thousand pound individual sales. Gained experience in customer service and sales while studying.

Worked across all departments of the grocery store, including bakery, fish, meat, deli, and rotisserie. Managed stocking, facing, and rotation of goods, while providing exceptional customer service and handling financial transactions.

Grade: 2:1

Achieved a 2:1 classification in Classics. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of ancient civilizations, including their languages, histories, and cultures.

Grade: A

Completed A Level in Biology, achieving a grade of A. This advanced study focused on biological principles and scientific inquiry.

Grade: A

Completed A Level in Economics, achieving a grade of A. This advanced study focused on economic theories and principles.

Grade: B

Completed A Level in Classical Civilization, achieving a grade of B. This advanced study focused on the cultures and societies of ancient Greece and Rome.

Grade: A*

Achieved an A* in English Literature. This qualification demonstrates strong analytical and interpretive skills in literary studies.

Grade: A*

Achieved an A* in Mathematics. This qualification demonstrates strong foundational knowledge and problem-solving abilities in mathematics.