Darius Roberts
SHEFFORD,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
My name is Darius Roberts, I’m 18 and I live in Bedfordshire. I love working with food and creating new things. I have a strong passion for creating weather that is working in restaurants, developing dishes at home or for college, and now for the last year creating food recipes and food content for people online. I have an accumulated over 2.2 million views on all of my social media platforms.
I’m eager to keep on learning and growing my skills in both culinary production and videography, and contribute to a creative where i can bring recipes and food stories to life.
I am willing to try anything in the pursuit of learning and growing my creativity and skills for my passion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Commis chef
Kite at The Red Hart
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Supported dish development, resulting in varied menu options.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Mainly working on Pastry, I can run a section to provide optimal efficiency in service
- Worked along Chefs to cater wedding and special high number events
- I maintain a clean, organised work place
- Learning about techniques
- Prepare ingredients for the Head Chef
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
Commis chef
Granello lounge
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Putting away and organising produce
- Controlled and minimised food waste.
- Preparing ingredients for the dishes
- Keeping a clean and safe work environment
- Trained under Chefs working on the line increasing my speed and time management
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes
Waiter
The Fisherman
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed table settings for optimal dining experience.
- I provided a service that was more personal with the regular customers
- Kept a clean and safe working environment
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin 09/2025 -
GCSEs - GCSE
The Nobel School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire 09/2018 - 06/2023
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin 09/2023 - 06/2024
NVQ Level 1 - Food and Beverage
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 09/2023 - 06/2024
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin 09/2024 - 06/2025
Skills
- Highly Punctual and Organised
- Good communicator
- Good at working in teams
- Photography and Videography basics
- Eager to learn and grow ( in both culinary and video development)
- Strong work Ethic
- Pay attention to detail
- Quite knowledgeable on food( always wanting to learn more)
- Very curious
- Clean and hygienic
Internships
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | 69 Royal Hospital Road
- 7 day internship
Tom Kerridge’s Butchers Tap & Grill (Pub in the Park)
- 2 day internship
Steakhouse Hippopotamus | Bordeaux Lac
- 3 week internship
Timeline
Commis chef
Kite at The Red Hart
09.2024 - Current
Commis chef
Granello lounge
09.2023 - 09.2024
Waiter
The Fisherman
04.2021 - 11.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
09/2025 -
GCSEs - GCSE
The Nobel School
09/2018 - 06/2023
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
09/2023 - 06/2024
NVQ Level 1 - Food and Beverage
North Hertfordshire College
09/2023 - 06/2024
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
09/2024 - 06/2025