David Balogh
Salford,Lancashire
Summary
Chef de Partie with over 7 years of experience working in high‑volume, fast‑paced kitchens across London and Manchester. Strong background in prep and service, with a focus on consistency, organisation, and food safety. Reliable, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef de partie
Blacklock
Manchester
03.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups whilst following traditional recipes.
- Perfected traditional cooking methods including baking, grilling and braising.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
Commis chef
Benugo
London
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
Pizza chef
Roma Pizza
London
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Created an array of unique pizzas for diversifying the restaurant's offering.
- Worked under pressure efficiently during busy periods, ensuring uninterrupted service.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, resulting in a wider variety of offerings for customers.
- Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
Kitchen assistant
Flat Iron
London
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
Kitchen porter
Brush Creek Runch
Saratoga , Wyoming
05.2017 - 10.2017
Education
GCSEs -
Irinyi Janos High School
Debrecen 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Cold food preparation
- High-Energy personality
- Composure during rush hours
- Adaptability in the kitchen
- Baking and roasting proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Food prep
- Catering experience
Timeline
Chef de partie
Blacklock
03.2023 - Current
Commis chef
Benugo
07.2021 - 03.2023
Pizza chef
Roma Pizza
04.2020 - 07.2021
Kitchen assistant
Flat Iron
05.2018 - 03.2020
Kitchen porter
Brush Creek Runch
05.2017 - 10.2017
GCSEs -
Irinyi Janos High School
09.2008 - 06.2012