Adam Hughes

• I started as a KP and worked my way onto the cook line, learning new skills and how to keep calm under intense pressure.
• I have been here for the past three years, and I have learned a lot about myself and how to become a better chef.
• Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
• Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
• Collaborated with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.

I joined this company a while back and started as a CTM. I wanted to learn more and demonstrated that I was willing to learn, and push myself.

I became team leader and worked my way up to run my own Co-op store. I was in retail for over nine years.

Learned how to become a role model in this job, and to be patient.

• I started working at a young age, and my first ever job was a KP (kitchen porter).
• I learned many skills from working in different kitchens, including how to use a knife, how to stay focused while working very long hours, and how to manage time effectively.
• I grew into a hardworking person through all the different kitchens in which I worked.
• Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
• Took accurate food and beverage orders, relaying specific dietary requests to kitchen staff to meet diverse customer needs.
• Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operation and quick resolution of any service delays.
• Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimise service delays.
• Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
• Stayed updated on restaurant offerings, including food, drink and service offerings, to answer customer queries knowledgeably.
• Processed payments efficiently, handling cash, card transactions, and issuing receipts with accuracy.
• Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.