Curtis COOK
Leighton Buzzard,Bedfordshire
Summary
I am currently studying for my A-Levels at Tring School, Hertfordshire.
As well as attending school, I play a lot of sport and enjoyed my part time work from March 2024 through to November 2025.
Through working I benefited from learning a range of new skills, rising to the challenge of all responsibilities given and really enjoyed the interaction with my colleagues.
Whilst I worked one or two days at the weekend, I was given frequent shifts through the holidays, enjoying the routine of regular work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Chef
Jake Gower (Catering contract for Robin Hood)
Tring, Hert
2025.10 - 2025.11
- Prepared ingredients prior to service, rotating stock and storing in temperature-controlled environments to meet health requirements.
- Supported meal preparation to ensure efficient service.
- Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.
- Cleaned and organised the kitchen workstations to ensure efficiency.
- Coordinated with other staff members for seamless service delivery.
- Helped managed the food stock to minimise waste and costs.
- Responded promptly to customer requests during busy periods, particularly during Sunday service when the pub was full.
Front of house team member
P.E.Mead's Farmhouse Kitchen
Wilstone, Hertfordshire
2024.03 - 2025.10
- Assisted in various roles including pot wash when I first started then moving to barista, front of house, and being trained in the kitchen.
- Managed supplies of ingredients to prevent shortages or excesses. Given responsibility for ordering,
- Trained new team members.
- Addressed customer queries promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety standards at all times..
- Participated in summer special events ..
Education
A-Levels - Maths, Economics and Physical Education
Tring School
Tring 2024.09 - 2026.05
GCSEs - Maths, English x2, Physical Education, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Tring School
Tring, Hertfordshire 2022.09 - 2024.05
Skills
- Enjoyed working as part of a team
- Punctuality
- Responsibility of opening up and doing the close - following the tasks required
- Working under pressure and remaining calm, when the restaurants were busy
- Multi-tasking
- Communication skills as a result of the customer facing roles - I enjoyed the interaction with customers and solving any complaints they may have had
Affiliations
- I regularly play Padel , Golf and 5 a-side football.
- Member of Tring Athletic Football Club - Captain for U18s PSA team. Member of Tring Table Tennis Club and compete in the Aylesbury & District Table Tennis League. League.
Certification
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Jake Gower (Catering contract for Robin Hood)
2025.10 - 2025.11
A-Levels - Maths, Economics and Physical Education
Tring School
2024.09 - 2026.05
Front of house team member
P.E.Mead's Farmhouse Kitchen
2024.03 - 2025.10
GCSEs - Maths, English x2, Physical Education, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Tring School
2022.09 - 2024.05