David Boucher
Dukinfield,Tameside
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in stock control and a proactive attitude, adept at maintaining composure under pressure. Demonstrates clear decision-making and efficient scheduling, ensuring effective order fulfilment and staff motivation. Possesses strong allergen awareness and food storage principles, complemented by training in first aid. Committed to prioritising tasks and maintaining calm in high-stress environments, with a career goal of enhancing operational efficiency within the hospitality sector. I have been with Greeneking for 17 years and would like to continue it for many years to come
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen manager
Greene King
Romiley, Stockport
05.2025 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for more accurate stock control.
- Developed a superb rapport with staff to encourage better teamwork and productivity.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely ingredient deliveries, avoiding shortages or interruptions in service.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, meeting health and safety regulations consistently.
- Managed daily kitchen operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.
- Organised staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage during all operating hours.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Ensured food safety standards were met, preventing possible foodborne illnesses.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.
Kitchen team leader
Greene King
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Conducted daily inventory checks with detailed record keeping.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards by regular monitoring and training.
- Fostered team communication to prevent misunderstandings and errors in orders.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills for a cohesive team performance.
- Balanced staffing needs with budget constraints for optimal labour cost management.
- Executed high-quality food preparation to increase customer satisfaction.
- Delegated tasks, improved workflow efficiency.
- Enforced cleanliness standards, maintained hygienic kitchen conditions.
- Trained new staff members for improved kitchen operations.
- Established positive working environment to boost employee morale.
- Promoted from Kitchen member to Kitchen Leader within 6 months.
- Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
- Oversaw safe storage practices and compliance with Food Safety Act, accurately completing relevant documentation.
- Oversaw safe operation of kitchen equipment and proper handling of heavy and hazardous materials.
- Scheduled kitchen staff shifts to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
Kitchen staff member
Greene King
Hattersley, Tameside
02.2009 - 01.2022
Education
GCSEs -
all saints catholic college
Dukinfield, Tameside 09.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
- Stock control expertise
- Trained in first aid
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Clear decision-making
- Composure maintenance
- Kitchen equipment use
- Efficient scheduling
- Highly proactive attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Staff motivation
- Order fulfillment
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage principles
- Stress resilience
Timeline
Kitchen manager
Greene King
05.2025 - Current
Kitchen team leader
Greene King
01.2022 - 05.2025
Kitchen staff member
Greene King
02.2009 - 01.2022
GCSEs -
all saints catholic college
09.1999 - 06.2004