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Alfie Reader

Salem Morriston

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in professional cookery, food safety supervision, and advanced techniques in preparing fish, shellfish, poultry, game, meat, and vegetarian dishes. Demonstrates proficiency in portion control, sauce making, seafood handling, and advanced knife techniques while maintaining a strong understanding of restaurant operations and culinary trends. Skilled in customer service, complaint resolution, staff training, and sous-chef assistance with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Adept at utilising commercial kitchen equipment and adhering to safety protocols to ensure high standards of quality and efficiency. Passionate about cooking and dedicated to continuous growth within the culinary industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

General Assistant

Loch Achray Hotel
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Worked across multiple departments in a live-in role, bar service, kitchen/ kitchen prep, front-of-house, and restaurant service.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and efficiency, supported daily food and drink service, and ensured a smooth, welcoming experience for guests in a busy remote coach hotel setting.
  • Developed strong practical skills and adaptability in a varied, hands-on environment.

Warehouse Operative

LinZi
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Reliable and hardworking warehouse operative in order picking for outgoing orders, inventory management, and heavy lifting for footwear products.
  • I am skilled in picking and packing shoes, meeting daily targets, and adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Known for physical endurance, attention to detail, and effective teamwork in fast-paced warehouse environments.

Customer Experiences Assistant

Stm Group LTD
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • As Customer Experiences Assistant with a proven track record of ensuring seamless passenger flow and safety within the STM Group.
  • I am skilled in ticket validation, customer service, and conflict resolution.
  • Diligent in enforcing fare policies and adept at handling diverse customer inquiries.
  • Committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism within the MTR Elizabeth Line while contributing to the efficient operation of the public transit system.

Culinary Staff

The Harvard Inn
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • My experience at the Harvard inn had been incredibly transformative, allowing me to refine my creative skills, push my personal boundaries and cultivate a strong sense of self-discipline.
  • It has taught me not only the technical aspect of the culinary arts but also resilience and dedication required to excel in a high-pressured environment.

Kitchen Porter

NAG'S HEAD
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I worked solely as a kitchen porter; however, I was also pushed between serving starters and desserts.
  • During my time in the Nag's Head, I had learned that it is not just speed alone that carry's the kitchen but teamwork.

Seasonal Worker

Herm Island
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Spent a summer in Herm Island working in the Harbour café helping with basic catering duties such as ice cream scooping, serving pastries and sandwiches as well as serving coffee as a seasonal.

Education

VTCT Level 1 Diploma - Introduction to Professional Cookery

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022

VTCT Level 2 Diploma - Food, Beverage and Professional Cookery Studies

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022

C & G Level 3 Diploma - Advanced Professional Cookery

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022

Skills

  • Professional Cookery
  • Food Safety Supervision
  • Advanced skills in producing fish and shellfish
  • Advanced skills in poultry and game dishes
  • Advanced skills in producing meat dishes
  • Advanced skills in producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes
  • Customer Experience Assistance
  • Safety Patrols
  • Customer Service
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Train Service Performance
  • Professional Appearance
  • Safety Protocols
  • Final Inspections
  • Documentation
  • Portion control proficiency
  • Passion for cooking
  • Staff training experience
  • Sous-Chef assistance
  • Culinary trends knowledge
  • Restaurant operation understanding
  • Commercial kitchen equipment use
  • Advanced knife techniques
  • Sauce making
  • Seafood handling

Custom

Available upon request.

Timeline

General Assistant

Loch Achray Hotel
04.2025 - 09.2025

Warehouse Operative

LinZi
01.2024 - 01.2025

Customer Experiences Assistant

Stm Group LTD
01.2023 - 01.2024

Culinary Staff

The Harvard Inn
01.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Porter

NAG'S HEAD
01.2021 - 01.2022

Seasonal Worker

Herm Island
06.2019 - 09.2019

VTCT Level 1 Diploma - Introduction to Professional Cookery

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022

VTCT Level 2 Diploma - Food, Beverage and Professional Cookery Studies

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022

C & G Level 3 Diploma - Advanced Professional Cookery

Chelmsford College
01.2019 - 01.2022
Alfie Reader