Experienced kitchen professional with expertise in cooking techniques and menu planning. Ensures a clean kitchen environment through strong hygiene practices and efficient waste disposal. Proficient in maintaining kitchen equipment and applying first aid. Committed to culinary excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
orange restaurant
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
2025.12 - Current
Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.
Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
Kitchen assistant
all tribe restaurant and bar
Woolwich, Greenwich
2025.09 - Current
Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
Cooking assistant
moonshine restaurant and bar
Dalston, Hackney
2025.03 - 2025.07
Managed food waste effectively whilst maximising usage of all ingredients.
Stayed up-to-date with latest culinary trends, infusing novelty into traditional meals.
Enhanced team collaboration, fostering positive working environment in high-pressure settings.
Worked under pressure during peak hours without compromising on food quality.
Collaborated closely with serving staff ensuring smooth communication between kitchen and front of house.
Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised workspaces.
Assured quality control with meticulous adherence to recipes and cooking methods.