Adele Dow
Swineshead,Lincolnshire
Summary
Enthusiastic individual seeks opportunity in fast-paced kitchen to develop chef skills. Creative and skilled in food preparation and presentation for quality results. Organised with excellent timekeeping skills to meet demands of busy service environments. Highly-motivated Sous Chef with dedicated work ethic and can-do attitude seeks opportunity to build upon strong menu creation, preparation and presentation skills. Thrives under pressure to run productive stations with high-quality output. Coaches junior kitchen members to uplift team capabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior sous chef
v-ate American smokehouse
Sutterton, Lincolnshire
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained strong work ethic, displaying enthusiasm for industry and career growth.
- Worked through the ranks from kitchen assistant to junior sous chef while at v-ate.
- Executed assigned duties with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.
- Engaged in on-the-job training to enhance skills related to specific trades.
- Catered events with specialised menus.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to comply with hygiene protocols.
- Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated good food knowledge, from efficient ingredient preparation to creative plating.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Created recipes to maximise profit by delivering on target food costs per dish.
- Adjusted dishes to suit the needs of different allergen or dietary requirements
Education
NVQ Level 1 - hospitality and catering
Boston College
Boston 09/2020 - 07/2021
GCSEs -
Haven High Academy
Boston 09/2015 - 03/2020
NVQ Level 2 - chef
Babcock International
Lincolnshire 09/2021 - 12/2022
NVQ Level 3 - chef
inspiro learning
Lincolnshire 04/2022 -
Skills
- Recipe development
- Engaging leadership style
- Produce purchasing
- Detail-orientated
- Effective communications
- Company quality standards
Timeline
Junior sous chef
v-ate American smokehouse
10.2020 - Current
NVQ Level 1 - hospitality and catering
Boston College
09/2020 - 07/2021
GCSEs -
Haven High Academy
09/2015 - 03/2020
NVQ Level 2 - chef
Babcock International
09/2021 - 12/2022
NVQ Level 3 - chef
inspiro learning
04/2022 -
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