Amy Carruthers
Congleton,Cheshire East
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant with hands-on cooking experience and a strong background in fast-paced pub kitchens.
Skilled in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards, with the ability to step into chef duties when needed. A quick learner and team player who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering quality food and smooth kitchen operations. Passionate about hospitality and committed to high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Kitchen assistant
The Railway Inn
Congleton, Cheshire East
07.2025 - Current
- Daily food preparation tasks including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked a range of pub meal including sandwiches, lasagnas, steak and ale pie roasts.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and utensils.
- Took on chef responsibilities, managing food orders.
- Ensured all food was cooked and served in line with food hygiene and safety standards.
- Cleaned down kitchen equipment and surfaces, ensuring cleanliness was maintained at all times.
- Work closely with FOH staff to coordinate timely and accurate meal service.
- Trained New staff and contributed to a positive well-organised kitchen team environment.
Kitchen assistant
Sandstone Care
Congleton, Cheshire East
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
- Emptied and maintained trashcans and outdoor dumpster area.
Portioned and wrapped food or placed food directly on plates for service to patrons.
Washed, peeled, and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Followed all health and safety regulations for the kitchen and ensured a clean and sanitary work environment.
Washed dishes, glassware, and flatware by hand or with industrial dishwasher.
Cleaned kitchen floors by regularly sweeping, mopping and removing spills.
Properly labeled and stored food items in the refrigerator and freezer.
Kitchen Porter
The Railway Inn
Congleton, Cheshire East
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Daily food preparation tasks including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked a range of pub meal including sandwiches, lasagnas, steak and ale pie roasts.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and utensils.
- Took on chef responsibilities, managing food orders.
- Ensured all food was cooked and served in line with food hygiene and safety standards.
- Cleaned down kitchen equipment and surfaces, ensuring cleanliness was maintained at all times.
- Work closely with FOH staff to coordinate timely and accurate meal service.
- Trained New staff and contributed to a positive well-organised kitchen team environment.
Education
GCSE'S - Maths, Art, Photography and Spanish
Congleton High School
Skills
Preparing Food
Food Hygiene
Communication Skills
Dependable
Determined
Flexible
Friendly
Hard Working
Organised
Presentation Skills
Positive Attitude
Personal Information
Hobbies: Shopping, Cinema, Walking, Preparing food for the week, Washing up and cleaning pots, Restocking food shelves, Performing basic cleaning tasks throughout shift, Ensuring all kitchen tools are put away correctly, Performing deep cleaning tasks weekly
Certification
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
High Speed Training
Issued on 24/07/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
The Railway Inn
07.2025 - Current
Kitchen assistant
Sandstone Care
02.2025 - 05.2025
Kitchen Porter
The Railway Inn
03.2021 - 02.2025
GCSE'S - Maths, Art, Photography and Spanish
Congleton High School
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