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Claire Louise Ash

South Shields,Tyne and Wear

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in customer experience focus and food pairing, dedicated to quality assurance and kitchen management. Proven track record in recipe development and restaurant supervision, ensuring food safety compliance and optimising workflows. Skilled in budgeting and cost control, aiming to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of service and being a guiding voice for those without.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Chef

The Rattler
South Shields, South Tyneside
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring consistency in all dishes served.
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Directed special dish preparation for planned events and holidays that included planning diverse menus featuring seasonal produce to attract customers.
  • Advocated for and trained additional needs colleagues to broaden opportunities
  • Prevented cross-contamination by rigorously cleaning utensils and surfaces.

Chef assistant

Cafe Mio's
South Shields, South Tyneside
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Carried out daily food prep, reduced waste and cost.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple cooking techniques resulting in diverse menu options.
  • Assisted in meal preparation, ensured consistency of dishes and coordinated with team members for seamless kitchen operations.
  • Performed regular kitchen maintenance tasks for a well-organised workspace.

Assistant head chef

Roseway House
Jarrow, South Tyneside
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
  • Advocated for additional needs team members to be hired, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.
  • Documented all actions taken accurately in patient records, ensuring transparency in care and food delivery.

Education

GCSEs - GCSE's

King George
South Shields, South Tyneside
09.1994 - 07.2000

Skills

  • Customer experience focus
  • Food pairing expertise
  • Quality assurance
  • Kitchen management
  • Recipe development
  • Restaurant supervision
  • Food safety compliance
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Workflow optimization

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Handicraft

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Chef

The Rattler
04.2024 - 09.2025

Chef assistant

Cafe Mio's
04.2023 - 04.2024

Assistant head chef

Roseway House
01.2021 - 03.2023

GCSEs - GCSE's

King George
09.1994 - 07.2000

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