Bethany Hall
Houghton-Le-Spring,Durham
Summary
Kitchen professional with expertise in food safety standards, kitchen cleaning procedures, and commercial equipment operation. Proven ability to enhance food preparation and presentation through strong initiative and time management. Skilled in health and safety compliance, food hygiene, and allergen awareness, with a focus on stock rotation and waste management. Committed to fostering effective communication and teamwork in high-pressure culinary settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Catering assistant
chips and things
Hutton Rudby, North Yorkshire
2023.03 - 2025.10
- Supported head chef in meal planning and menu development for diverse tastes and dietary requirements.
- Followed recipes precisely to maintain taste and quality consistency.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Processed cash transactions with customers, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Assisted in managing inventory of catering supplies to reduce waste through effective practices.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth catering operations during events.
- Prepared ingredients according to menu specifications and quality standards.
- Organised ingredients for dishes and corresponding garnishes.
- Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies during shifts.
- Aided chefs in preparing and presenting food with attention to detail and quality standards.
Catering assistant
Woodland play patch
Houghton-Le-Spring, Durham
2024.04 - 2025.06
- Enhanced cafe atmosphere with attention to cleanliness and decoration details.
- Worked closely with other staff members, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
- Restocked display cases regularly for optimal product availability.
- Prepped ingredients daily to maintain fresh offerings.
- Managed cash register accurately for smooth transactions.
- Prepared hot beverages to meet individual customer preferences perfectly.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks for efficient stock control in the café.
- Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
- Took accurate food orders, preventing misunderstandings and errors in service delivery.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Processed food orders with strict attention to detail, communicating customer needs with kitchen staff to meet exact requirements.
- Attended regular training opportunities to maintain up to date knowledge on food and beverage best practices.
- Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
Pub and Hotel tender
The Chilton Country pub
Houghton-Le-Spring, Durham
2019.10 - 2020.08
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Monitored storage temperature controls, keeping stored ingredients fresh.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Travel and Tourism
City of Sunderland collage
Sunderland 2018.09 - 2019.05
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
City of Sunderland Collage
Sunderland 2017.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation procedures in kitchens
- Commercial kitchen management
- Product expertise
- Health and safety compliance
- Proactive initiative
- Fundamental cooking skills
- Culinary preparation techniques
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Effective time management
- Communication skills proficiency
- Dishwashing techniques
- Awareness of temperature control
- Stock rotation methods
- Handling kitchen equipment safely
- Presentation of food items
- Strategies for waste management
- Techniques for portion control
- Awareness of allergens in food products
- Control of food inventory systems
- Expertise in health and safety standards
- Practices for food hygiene and sanitation
- Techniques for food storage
- Methods for ingredient preparation
Timeline
Catering assistant
Woodland play patch
2024.04 - 2025.06
Catering assistant
chips and things
2023.03 - 2025.10
Pub and Hotel tender
The Chilton Country pub
2019.10 - 2020.08
NVQ Level 1 - Travel and Tourism
City of Sunderland collage
2018.09 - 2019.05
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
City of Sunderland Collage
2017.09 - 2018.05