Darren Welborn
Guildford Surrey,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated Commis Chef skilled in food preparation, stock control and kitchen hygiene. Organises ingredient prep and storage to support efficient service, ensuring high cleanliness standards. Trains new staff in safe practices and maintains orderly storage for optimal kitchen operations. Collaborates with chefs to enhance food quality and presentation while managing inventory and equipment care.
Overview
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1
Language
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Surrey university
Guildford , Surrey
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Follows safe and sanitary food preparation standards in day-to-day work.
- Chopped and prepared ingredients for line cooks during busy periods, ensuring efficient workflow in the kitchen.
- Collaborates with kitchen staff to streamline prep and reduce line delays.
- Trains new kitchen staff in cooking techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
- Manages food stock by placing orders for supplies and ingredients.
- Conducts inventory checks and keeps stores organised for fast service.
- Assists with unloading ingredient and supply deliveries into storage cupboards.
- Ordered supplies based on anticipated demand, maintaining optimal stock levels for smooth kitchen operations.
- Designed and arranged decorative food displays to enhance customer appeal and promote sales.
Kitchen Porter
The Clavedel Rehabilitation Center
Guildford, Surrey
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained high standards of hygiene by thoroughly cleaning kitchen areas, including floors and surfaces.
- Maintained high levels of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
- Disinfected food preparation areas for improved kitchen hygiene.
- Kept all utensils, dishes and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
- Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
- Maintained neat and organised food storage areas to increase team efficiency.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients.
Trainee Chef
Bournewood manor care home
Farnham, Surrey
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted head chef with daily food preparation, focusing on maintaining high quality standards.
- Developed a keen understanding of various cooking techniques under supervision.
- Worked with experienced chefs to learn requirements of different cooking stations and dishes.
- Washed, peeled and chopped food before cooking preparation.
- Stored food safely and appropriately to maintain hygiene standards and ensure fresh, usable ingredients.
- Managed kitchen equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and cleanliness.
- Read recipes to understand ingredient needs and cooking requirements.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery Diploma
Guildford Higher Education
Surrey01-2017
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Recipe following
- Ingredient prep
- Grilling skills
- Knife handling
- Food hygiene
- Hygiene procedures
- Sanitising methods
- Safe food storage
- Food safety awareness
- Kitchen sanitation
- Kitchen equipment handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory control
- Stock ordering
- Team collaboration
- Plating up food
- Strong work ethic
- Allergen awareness
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Commis Chef
Surrey university
09.2022 - 02.2026
Trainee Chef
Bournewood manor care home
02.2021 - 07.2022
Kitchen Porter
The Clavedel Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery Diploma
Guildford Higher Education