Bradley Woodman
Looe,Cornwall
Summary
Motivated professional demonstrating strengths in collaboration and problem-solving within fast-paced environments. Adapts food preparation methods to accommodate dietary requests, showcasing flexibility and a customer-focused mindset. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in all kitchen operations.
Passionate and reliable team player with ability to remaining calm under pressure. Skilled at following processes to exact detail and delivering beautifully presented, high quality products.
Enthusiastic Chef de Partie offering background working at high-end cafes and restaurants in multiple inner-city locations. Committed to safe food handling practices and consistently high quality dishes. Takes initiative to increase efficiency of kitchen processes. Created new recipes successfully received by clients.
Bringing creative approach to every dish, I excel in maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. With strong teamwork and communication skills, I effectively collaborate with colleagues and contribute to positive work environment. My adaptability and eagerness to learn enable quick mastery of new tasks and techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
The Golden Guinea
Looe, Cornwall
06.2025 - I currently work here
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to comply with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of foodborne illnesses.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes, enhancing dining experience and customer satisfaction.
- Received, recorded and accounted for supplies and deliveries.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use at proper temperatures.
Bar Staff Member
Boscarn Pub
Looe, Cornwall
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Kept bar stocked and organised for easy access and quick service to customers.
- Served customers with a friendly demeanour, promptly taking orders and delivering beverages.
- Cleaned bar of discarded items and wiped up spills without delay to maintain professional appearance.
- Took customer orders and prepared drinks following best practices for each type.
- Worked well within cohesive team to create friendly atmosphere customers enjoyed.
- Adapted to busy periods by efficiently managing multiple customer orders simultaneously.
- Processed payments efficiently, using cash registers and card payment systems accurately.
- Conducted ID checks in line with Challenge 25 rules and regulations.
- Removed empty kegs, tapped new kegs and attached supply lines.
- Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
- Memorised multiple customer orders at once, using [software] to process.
Commis Chef
Portbyhan Hotel
Looe, Cornwall
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation.
- Maintained a high standard of kitchen hygiene, regularly cleaning work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline cooking processes, reducing food preparation times without compromising quality.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Mopped and swept kitchen areas and storage rooms according to established cleaning schedule.
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requests.
- Conducted kitchen equipment maintenance, reporting any malfunctions or needs for repairs to maintain operational efficiency.
Commis Chef
Hannafore Point Hotel
Looe, Cornwall
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Managed ingredient deliveries and stock rotation, maintaining optimum product quality.
- Neatly placed and arranged kitchen utensils, dishes and equipment into designated places after cleaning or use.
- Mopped and swept kitchen areas and storage rooms according to established cleaning schedule.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests, showcasing flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Kept abreast of current culinary trends and techniques through continuous professional development and training.
- Talked to customers about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals to individual needs.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, effectively reducing food costs and supporting sustainability efforts.
- Disposed of waste, recyclables and out-of-date stock, sorting into proper receptacles for pickup.
Bar Staff Member
Boscarn Pub
Looe, Cornwall
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Collected customer payments and balanced receipts daily to maintain accurate totals.
- Remained flexible with scheduling to facilitate coverage during high-traffic service hours.
- Demonstrated full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods to provide suggestions based on customer preference.
- Polished glass and cutlery before storing.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, escalating larger operational concerns to management.
- Developed a loyal customer base through exceptional service and personal interaction.
- Prepared restaurant tables to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for guests.
- Assisted in training new staff members, sharing knowledge on bar operations and customer service.
- Verified customer age using official government identifications prior to serving alcohol.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, engaging with patrons to foster a positive environment.
- Maintained brand image by keeping neat personal appearance.
- Maintained calm and professional demeanour while dealing with complaints for exemplary customer service.
- Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated smooth operations by keeping bar area well-stocked throughout each shift.
- Managed bar inventory, restocking spirits, beers, and wines to maintain optimal levels.
Education
Foundation diploma - Sports and Psychology
Callywith college
Bodmin, CornwallGCSEs - All GCSEs
Looe community academy
Looe, CornwallSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Culinary techniques
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Professional attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Food allergy awareness
- Food allergy understanding
- Food prep
- Food preparation
- Food Hygiene
- Food safety awareness
- Cooking
- Positive work ethic
- Health and safety consciousness
- Kitchen management
- Hospitality
- Proficiency in cooking
- Catering experience
- Food preparation techniques
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Passionate about cuisine
- Portion and cost control
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Leadership potential
- Nutritional knowledge
- Ingredient pairing
- Advanced culinary techniques
- Sanitation guidelines
- Recruiting and training
- Ingredient cost control
- Artistic presentation
- Customer service-oriented
- Ingredient stocktaking
- Garnish prep
- Special diets accommodation
- Food pairing knowledge
Timeline
Chef de Partie
The Golden Guinea
06.2025 - I currently work here
Bar Staff Member
Boscarn Pub
11.2024 - 05.2025
Commis Chef
Portbyhan Hotel
01.2024 - 04.2024
Commis Chef
Hannafore Point Hotel
03.2023 - 12.2023
Bar Staff Member
Boscarn Pub
02.2019 - 01.2023
Foundation diploma - Sports and Psychology
Callywith college
GCSEs - All GCSEs
Looe community academy