Chris Prince
Telford,Shropshire
Summary
Commis Chef with experience supporting formal weddings and function service alongside daily kitchen prep. Handles ingredient preparation, arrival canapés and service tasks with care, accuracy and steady pace. Maintains hygiene standards and works well with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly.
Have front of house experience as well so confident with meeting/talking with customers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
wester park estates
Shifnal, Staffordshire
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served starters and desserts during service, contributing to seamless dining experience.
- Assisted head chef in preparation and service of main courses, supporting efficient kitchen operations.
- Chopped, mixed, and prepared ingredients for line cooks, ensuring readiness for busy periods.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Prepared and served canapés for guests at formal events
- Supported fine dining service for formal wedding and function events
Commis Chef
Best Western Valley Hotel Ironbridge
Telford, Shropshire
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure and delivering consistent quality.
chef
Wrekin Housing Group
Telford, Shropshire
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Prepared/cooked and served elderly residents in the company's many assisted living sites across shropshire and Staffordshire.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - hospitality and travel and tourism
Telford college of arts and technology
TelfordSkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Food hygiene
- Food safety
- Knife handling
- Portion control
- Plating presentation
- Quality control
- Stock rotation
- Kitchen management
- Service coordination
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Self-discipline
- working within a team
Certification
I have all relevant hygiene certificates including food allergens
Timeline
Commis Chef
wester park estates
01.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Best Western Valley Hotel Ironbridge
03.2019 - 05.2023
chef
Wrekin Housing Group
02.2015 - 05.2019
NVQ Level 1 - hospitality and travel and tourism
Telford college of arts and technology