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Brandon Lee Jenkins

Brandon Lee Jenkins

Cardiff,south glamorgan

Summary

Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and advanced knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards. Creative individual with steady focus on acquiring culinary experience. Motivated to learn dynamics of cooking and using finest ingredients to produce delicious meals. Comprehends kitchen principles and amenable to deliver quality standards. Fervent chef de partie with immense experience in food presentation and plating. Prolific in creating sauces and mixing quality ingredients. Proven success in procuring repeat patronage. Experienced Chef with over 3 years in hotel industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chef de partie

New House Hotel
Caerphilly
05.2024 - Current

Chef de partie

Manor Parc Hotel
Cardiff
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
  • Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
  • Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
  • Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
  • Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish.
  • Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.

Retail worker

Booker Wholesale
Cardiff
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide throughtful advice and product recommendations.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Went above and beyond by helping customers to locate stock, making bespoke orders where possible.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Meal preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Portion control
  • Sanitation management
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Cooking
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Food Hygiene

Certification

Level 3 Food Hygeine And Safety completed on high speed training website on 1st November 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef de partie

New House Hotel
05.2024 - Current

Chef de partie

Manor Parc Hotel
07.2021 - 05.2024

Retail worker

Booker Wholesale
08.2019 - 07.2021

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