Diane John
Llanelli,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Dependable Cook assistant ready to assist with diverse kitchen tasks. Skilled in following directions to handle supplies, ingredients and cleaning work. Manages time well and flexes easily between different requirements to meet demand. Hardworking kitchen team member always ready to assist with diverse needs. Helps keep kitchen clean, stocked and organised for fast-paced demands. Trained in health, safety and best practices for kitchen support.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Cook
Massarella Cafe
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
06.2007 - 09.2023
- Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
- Rotated frozen food items.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Checked equipment state to identify and report faulty machinery for repair.
Assistant Cook
Eurest Catering
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
08.1988 - 07.2006
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
- Rotated frozen food items.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
- Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
Education
City & Guilds advance cooking level 1 - Catering
Pibwrlwyd college
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire 07.1986 - 06.1988
Skills
- Food Handling and Hygiene
- Ingredient stock control
- High-volume meal preparation
- Menu planning
- Ingredient selection
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Massarella Cafe
06.2007 - 09.2023
Assistant Cook
Eurest Catering
08.1988 - 07.2006
City & Guilds advance cooking level 1 - Catering
Pibwrlwyd college
07.1986 - 06.1988
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