Joshua Smith
Wells,Somerset
Summary
I am a motivated and disciplined university student with a strong sporting and employment background. I played competitive football for Yeovil Town Development Squad for three years and my whole childhood and teenage years at Wells City FC; developing teamwork, resilience, and commitment. I am currently studying at the University of Reading and completing a year abroad in Bilbao, strengthening my independence and adaptability. I began working from the age of 14 at the tearooms - then worked the 3 jobs at the same time over the summer of 2023 to save for university. All this contributes to building a strong work ethic, reliability, and time-management skills. Growing up on a working farm, I regularly contribute to practical and manual tasks, reinforcing responsibility and a proactive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
New Manor Farm Tearooms
Bishop Sutton, Bath and North East Somerset
06.2019 - 01.2026
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and waste of ingredients.
- Arrived punctually each day at either 7:30 or 8:00 until 5 o'clock.
- Was available on days off in case they needed someone.
- Learnt many different methods in regards to cooking but also baking.
- Worked out front handling customers on many occasions - which was a nice change from washing up.
- Received orders from cash and carries and checked whether the whole order had been fulfilled then correctly packed them away and rotating the stock where neccesary.
- Became well drilled at being efficient when carrying out orders.
- Looked forward to working and communicating with work colleagues
Kitchen assistant
Fattso Burger
Wells, Somerset
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Packaged take-away orders carefully to prevent spillage or damage during transport.
- Prepared food orders accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in stock management, ensured smooth operations on busy days.
- Carried out any action that was requested by the managers accurately and without complaint.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Managed cash register, maintained accuracy in all transactions.
- Performed various roles; from washing up to cooking food.
- Transported products and ingredients from the storage container to the van and vice versa to enable efficiency.
Data Entry / Administrative Assistant
Penny's Waste Recycling
Wells, Somerset
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Transferred large volumes of operational data from paper records into structured Excel spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy.
- Created and maintained organised spreadsheets to improve record-keeping, traceability, and reporting efficiency.
- Applied attention to detail to verify, clean, and standardise data during entry, reducing errors and inconsistencies.
- Used Microsoft Excel functions (e.g. sorting, filtering, basic formulas) to make data easy to analyse and update.
- Supported day-to-day business operations by converting manual processes into digital records.
- Demonstrated strong time management by meeting data entry deadlines while maintaining data quality.
- Developed transferable skills in data handling, digital administration, and information management.
- Improved employability by gaining practical experience with Excel, accuracy-driven work, and confidential data handling.
- Undertook this role prior to university to gain practical work experience and financial independence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages and International Relations
University of Reading
Reading 09.2023 -
A-Levels - Spanish
The Blue School
Wells 09.2021 - 09.2023
A-Levels - Politics
The Blue School
Wells 09.2021 - 09.2023
A-Levels - Geography
The Blue School
Wells 09.2021 - 09.2023
GCSEs - Maths
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Language
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Literature
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Triple Science
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Geography
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - History
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Enterprise (Business)
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Spanish Speaking
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Spanish
The Blue School
Wells 09.2019 - 09.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (data entry, sorting, filtering)
- Data management and record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Written and verbal communication
- Organisation and prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Punctuality
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Basque
Elementary (A2)
Affiliations
- Dog Walking
- Football
- Padel
- Tennis
- Cars
- Running
- Golf
- Languages
- Politics
- Geography
- History
- Current Affairs
Accomplishments
Completed bronze DofE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages and International Relations
University of Reading
09.2023 -
Data Entry / Administrative Assistant
Penny's Waste Recycling
06.2023 - 08.2023
A-Levels - Spanish
The Blue School
09.2021 - 09.2023
A-Levels - Politics
The Blue School
09.2021 - 09.2023
A-Levels - Geography
The Blue School
09.2021 - 09.2023
Kitchen assistant
Fattso Burger
05.2020 - 09.2023
GCSEs - Maths
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Language
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Literature
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Triple Science
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Geography
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - History
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Enterprise (Business)
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Spanish Speaking
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Spanish
The Blue School
09.2019 - 09.2021
Kitchen assistant
New Manor Farm Tearooms
06.2019 - 01.2026