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CECILY WINTER

CECILY WINTER

London

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable private chef with a unique career background in project management, now utilizing organizational and creative skills to craft exceptional culinary experiences. Holding a prestigious culinary diploma from Leith’s School of Food and Wine, with a passion for recipe development, food styling, and home economy. Experienced in curating personalized menus, managing high-end private events, and delivering flawless meals while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail. Known for blending innovation with classic techniques, creating not only delicious but visually stunning dishes. Adept at managing client relationships and ensuring a seamless dining experience from concept to plate.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Cecily Bakes
01.2021 - 05.2025
  • Created a baking enterprise with a reputation for imaginative, personally-tailored brownies which now enjoys considerable repeat business from private customers and local business such as estate agents and cafes.
  • My skills now include design, marketing and promotion, customer service, data organisation and budgeting.

Recipe Developer (Placement)

HelloFresh
London
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Created and wrote new recipes for the HelloFresh portfolio, which are due to be published on their website
  • Cross-tested existing recipes and provided honest feedback to improve the quality of the product
  • Joined in management Brainstorm Meetings and contributed several new ideas to add to the recipe portfolio
  • Produced a detailed presentation of my work output which received high praise from upper management
  • Cooked new recipe ideas for tasting by management, which were approved for the portfolio
  • Costed several recipes to ensure they were fit for budget under HelloFresh guidelines

Home Economist (Placement)

Saturday Kitchen Live
London
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Prepared and organized ingredients and equipment for live cooking segments.
  • Supported chefs with mise en place to ensure smooth on-air demonstrations.
  • Timed and coordinated cooking stages to match the show's live broadcast schedule.
  • Cooked and finished duplicate versions of dishes off-camera for presentation purposes.
  • Ensured food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene in the studio kitchen environment.
  • Troubleshot kitchen equipment and ingredient issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with production team, chefs, and guests to align on visual and culinary expectations.

Food Stylist (Placement)

Independent Cookbook
London
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Cooked example dishes to use in the photoshoot, following the recipes written by the cookbook author
  • Collaborated with the photographer and creative team to plan and execute visually compelling food setups for cookbook shoots.
  • Styled and arranged food in an aesthetically pleasing manner, ensuring it was camera-ready and aligned with the cookbook’s theme.
  • Applied finishing touches to dishes, such as garnishes and sauces, to achieve desired textures and presentation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, managing multiple dishes and setups simultaneously.
  • Troubleshot issues with food appearance, including fixing melted ingredients or adjusting colors for optimal photos.
  • Managed time effectively to meet shoot deadlines, ensuring all shots were completed as per the schedule.
  • Edited or directed small adjustments to the food after shots were taken, to perfect the final look if necessary.

Property Management Assistant

Portland Brown
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Cultivated a number of transferrable skills founded in project management, property management, property maintenance, team management and compliance.

Property Manager

Stirling Ackroyd Group
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Independently managing a portfolio of 120 properties in the residential lettings industry. Handling all compliance matters for each property, including Gas Safety, EICRs, Licencing & Fire Safety.

Waitress for Private Events

Passionfruit Catering
Hertfordshire
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Waitressing and food service responsibilities at private and corporate events.

Burrito Artist

Bonnie Burrito
Edinburgh, UK
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsibilities included food preparation, food service, customer management and general shop maintenance. The role encompassed a range of skills including maintaining an organised and hygienic work environment.

Education

Culinary Diploma - undefined

Leith's School of Food and Wine
01.2025 - 7 2025

Bachelor of Arts - BA(AHSS) - English Literature

University of Edinburgh
01.2016 - 1 2019

A levels - English, Geography, History

Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls
01.2009 - 1 2016

Skills

  • Recipe development expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Nutritional understanding
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Food costing and calculation
  • Special dietary understanding
  • Menu planning expertise
  • Catering experience
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Food Hygiene Certification

Timeline

Recipe Developer (Placement)

HelloFresh
04.2025 - 04.2025

Food Stylist (Placement)

Independent Cookbook
04.2025 - 04.2025

Home Economist (Placement)

Saturday Kitchen Live
03.2025 - 03.2025

Culinary Diploma - undefined

Leith's School of Food and Wine
01.2025 - 7 2025

Property Manager

Stirling Ackroyd Group
05.2024 - 11.2024

Property Management Assistant

Portland Brown
08.2021 - 05.2024

Founder

Cecily Bakes
01.2021 - 05.2025

Waitress for Private Events

Passionfruit Catering
06.2018 - 09.2018

Burrito Artist

Bonnie Burrito
09.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - BA(AHSS) - English Literature

University of Edinburgh
01.2016 - 1 2019

A levels - English, Geography, History

Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls
01.2009 - 1 2016

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