Daniel Groom
Woodbridge,Suffolk
Summary
With solid foundation in culinary techniques and love for creating delightful dishes, I bring creativity and teamwork to kitchen. Adept at managing time efficiently and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. My strong communication skills ensure smooth coordination with team members and contribute to positive working environment. Always eager to learn and grow.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Crown and Castle (2 rosettes)
Orford, Suffolk
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Maintained seamless and efficient operations by ensuring workspaces remained organised, clean and prepared for service.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to facilitate timely dish delivery, elevating overall guest dining experience.
- Implemented health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Defined precise standards for cooking, garnishing, and presenting food.
- Procured supplies according to expected demand to maintain stock at optimum levels.
- Partnered with Head Chef to enhance and modernise menu, ensuring offerings remain innovative and aligned with contemporary culinary trends.
- Supported head chefs in crafting imaginative and innovative menus for starters, mains, desserts and sides.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by effectively delegating tasks and priorities to chefs.
- Oversaw kitchen cleanliness, ensuring strict compliance with procedures aligned to company policies and HACCP plan.
Sous Chef
The Bell Hotel
Saxmundham, Suffolk
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Same key points as above.
Head Smoker/Chef
The View Smokehouse
Felixstowe, Suffolk
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Utilized smoker to prepare meat and fish, enhancing flavor profiles.
- Created custom rubs and sauces to complement meat dishes.
- Selected appropriate woodchips and flavors for diverse products.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards, reducing contamination risks.
- Measured and weighed meats for accurate pricing.
- Sharpened knives regularly to improve efficiency and precision.
- Established strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
- Managed inventory levels, conducted stock checks, and placed orders for optimal product availability.
Sous Chef
Steak and Lobster Co
Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sous Chef
The Great Hallingbury Manor
Bishops Stortford, London
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering
The Crown and Castle
Orford, SFK2024
NVQ Level 3 - Food Allergy Awareness Training
Virtual College
2020
NVQ Level 3 - First Aid
Virtual College
2020
NVQ Level 3 - Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors
Virtual College
2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Cookery
South East Essex College
Southend-on-Sea, SOS2009
NVQ Level 1 - Food Preparation and Cooking
South East Essex College
Southend-on-Sea, SOS2008
NVQ Level 2 - Food and Drink Service
South East Essex College
Southend-on-Sea, SOS2008
Skills
- Food hygiene
- Food preparation
- Staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Kitchen organisation
- Culinary creativity
- Food safety awareness
- Cooking
- Food plating and presentation
- Computer literate
- Food allergens knowledge
- Stock control and ordering
- Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- High-Pressure resilience
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Eating out at good food outlets
- Experimenting with different foods
- Enjoying quality family time
- Travelling and visiting new places
- Building and collecting models/ Warhammer 40k
- Gym
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Crown and Castle (2 rosettes)
03.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Bell Hotel
09.2023 - 03.2024
Head Smoker/Chef
The View Smokehouse
06.2019 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Steak and Lobster Co
Sous Chef
The Great Hallingbury Manor
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering
The Crown and Castle
NVQ Level 3 - Food Allergy Awareness Training
Virtual College
NVQ Level 3 - First Aid
Virtual College
NVQ Level 3 - Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors
Virtual College
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Cookery
South East Essex College
NVQ Level 1 - Food Preparation and Cooking
South East Essex College
NVQ Level 2 - Food and Drink Service
South East Essex College