Daniel Stockham
Lydney,Gloucestershire
Summary
Diligent Cook of 5 years, with excellent food preparation skills and ready for new challenges. Consistently maintaining well-stocked, highly-organised, clean kitchen areas for maximised productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Camphill Village Trust
Aylburton, Gloucestershire
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Worked closely with sous chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access during peak hours.
- Cooked and plated meals whilst adhering to presentation guidelines set by head chef.
- Coordinated efficiently with wait staff for smooth dining experience for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Trained junior cooks on various cooking techniques, enhancing their skill sets.
Kitchen team member
Hips social
Lydney, Gloucestershire
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Assembled dishes and finalised plating of customer orders.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Measured and mixed ingredients using professional kitchen scales with precision to minimise wastage.
- Being responsible for specific sections while assisting others with different sections and work loads.
- Experience managing kitchen team members.
- Consistently producing different products from the kitchen.
Cook
OSJCT
Lydney, Gloucestershire
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Received and verified food deliveries, placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
Commis chef
The Globe Inn
Alvington, Gloucestershire
07.2021 - 08.2021
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality
Gloucestershire College, Forest of Dean
Cinderford, Gloucestershire 09.2019 - 07.2020
NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
Gloucestershire College, Forest of Dean
Cinderford, Gloucestershire 09.2020 - 07.2021
Skills
- Team contribution
- Cleaning procedures
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Catering experience
- Meal preparation
- Clean-as-you-go approach
- Proper storage and preservation
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Performance improvement
Affiliations
- Baking
- Gardening
Timeline
Cook
Camphill Village Trust
07.2024 - Current
Kitchen team member
Hips social
07.2022 - 04.2024
Cook
OSJCT
10.2021 - 07.2022
Commis chef
The Globe Inn
07.2021 - 08.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality
Gloucestershire College, Forest of Dean
09.2020 - 07.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality
Gloucestershire College, Forest of Dean
09.2019 - 07.2020
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