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ashden thornton

Sevenoaks,Kent

Summary

Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional able to handle any challenge with a 3 year background in industry.

Aspiring Sous Chef with passion, knowledge and ambitions in high-end food preparation and service. Confident team player with excellent communication skills, aiding team morale and motivation.

Motivated Sous Chef focused on sourcing high-quality, local ingredients to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team player passionate about sustainable cuisine. Determined and hardworking to deliver against service timeframe targets.

Work history

Junior sous chef

Greene King
Sevenoaks, Kent
03.2024 - Current
  • Sourced local ingredients to design seasonal menu items, specialising in modern British cuisine.
  • Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
  • Catered events with 30+ guests with specialised menus.
  • Devised special menus and food services for events at restaurant and customer locations.
  • Demonstrated good food knowledge, from efficient ingredient preparation to creative plating.
  • Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
  • Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
  • Created new menu items and interesting plating designs.
  • Sanitised equipment and kitchenware to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Hospitality and Catering

Tonbridge college
Tonbridge, Kent
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Modern British and European cuisine
  • Local ingredient sourcing
  • Farm to table
  • Quality Assurance
  • Positive and professional
  • Shellfish preparation
  • Dish costing
  • Workflow optimisation
  • communication
  • leadership
  • Recipe development
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Work well in a team in busy enviroments but also have the inition to work alone
  • attention to detail and presentation

Affiliations

  • play for a local football team
  • cooking for family and friends
  • a chelsea fan with a membership
  • a member of puregym where i go as much as i can
  • creating my own recipes and recipes for my workplace

Timeline

Junior sous chef

Greene King
03.2024 - Current

NVQ Level 1 - Hospitality and Catering

Tonbridge college
09.2023 -

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