Alexandra Lane
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
A versatile and highly adaptable kitchen professional with experience across brunch cafe's, street food, bistros, and high-volume festival catering. Skilled in food preparation, batch cooking, recipe execution, and maintaining exceptional hygiene standards. I thrive in small, fast-paced kitchen teams where flexibility, communication, and calmness during busy brunch service are essential. Known for quickly adjusting to new menus, jumping into any station when needed, and supporting chefs to deliver smooth, friendly service. Seeking a Prep Chef role in a brunch/lunch restaurant where I can bring reliability, creativity, and a hands-on work ethic.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Front of House & Kitchen
Hyde Park Book Club
Leeds
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff for effective service delivery.
- Developed innovative menu items for brunch and lunch, improving overall offerings.
Kitchen Assistant / Prep
Little Bao Boy
Leeds
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared ingredients, portioned proteins, cooked fillings, restocked stations, and maintained excellent hygiene. Supported chefs during fast-paced service and handled opening/closing duties.
Wing Slinger
Ginger Wings by Jack Blumenthal
Marlow
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Cooked and served high-quality street food at premium events.
- Specialised in producing high-end wings consistently under pressure.
- Won awards at WingFest for Best Wild Wing and Best Buffalo Wing, demonstrating excellence in flavour, technique, and presentation.
Kitchen Crew
Hoi Polloi Street Kitchen
Leeds
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Chopped vegetables, crafted sauces, and blended marinades; Facilitated batch cooking; ensured consistency; and provided swift, effective service in high-demand street food settings.
Kitchen Assistant
Bastards Bistro
Leeds
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
Festival Catering
Lost Village, Parklife, Tramlines, Chow Down
Various
- Prepared food and facilitated high-volume service within fast-paced festival kitchens, showcasing efficiency, reliability, and adaptability.
Waitress
The Hand and Flowers
Marlow
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered premium service, developed strong food knowledge, and maintained exceptional attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.
- 2 Michelin Stars
Bar Manager / Supervisor / Bartender
Mint Warehouse & Green Room
01.2021 - 01.2023
Services Assistant
Sainsbury's
01.2020 - 01.2021
Artist Liaison
Mint Warehouse
Leeds
01.2024 - 12.2025
Education
MSc - Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Leeds Beckett University
BSc (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Leeds Beckett University
A Levels & GCSEs - undefined
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Skills
- Food preparation and knife skills
- Recipe adherence and consistency
- Batch cooking and prep organisation
- Stock rotation and labelling
- Brunch service efficiency
- Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene compliance
- Teamwork and adaptability
- Menu development assistance
Certification
- RSPH Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Level 1 Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 1 Fire Marshal
- Full UK Driving Licence
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Thai boxing (Committee member), Hockey (County-level captain), Health, fitness & cooking, Animal conservation & volunteering
Timeline
Kitchen Crew
Hoi Polloi Street Kitchen
08.2025 - 10.2025
Kitchen Assistant / Prep
Little Bao Boy
09.2024 - 02.2025
Front of House & Kitchen
Hyde Park Book Club
04.2024 - 11.2025
Artist Liaison
Mint Warehouse
01.2024 - 12.2025
Wing Slinger
Ginger Wings by Jack Blumenthal
04.2023 - 09.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Bastards Bistro
06.2022 - 08.2025
Bar Manager / Supervisor / Bartender
Mint Warehouse & Green Room
01.2021 - 01.2023
Services Assistant
Sainsbury's
01.2020 - 01.2021
Waitress
The Hand and Flowers
01.2015 - 01.2020
BSc (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Leeds Beckett University
A Levels & GCSEs - undefined
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Festival Catering
Lost Village, Parklife, Tramlines, Chow Down
MSc - Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Leeds Beckett University