Ella Morris
Summary
As a versatile culinary professional I believe I am reliable and hardworking with strong organisational skills in food preparation, management, and ordering. I thrive in high-pressure environments and excel working within a team as well as independently who is dedicated to progressing my knowledge within the industry. Creatively inclined with a background in the art world, possessing skills in sculpture, photography, screen printing, exhibition marketing and curation. Proficient in Adobe and Mac software, showcasing adaptability to new recipes and creative challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Commis chef
Prickly Pear Bistro
Ansdell , Lancashire
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Served high quality, well presented food.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in kitchen.
- Managed waste efficiently to minimise monetary loss.
- Adapted obediently to system, changes within the kitchen as Head Chefs changed.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Training under various experienced chefs helped me hone my professional culinary skills, I progressed to running the kitchen and service on my own maintaining the high standards required.
- Ensuring hygiene and safety standards were adhered to.
- I have acquired my Food Hygiene Level 2 Status.
Barista and Commis Chef
Apex Cycleworks
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with team members to create a friendly atmosphere and maintain an efficient workflow.
- Prepared high quality beverages in a fast paced environment.
- Trained in the kitchen to prepare and serve high quality food. Adhering to hygiene and safety standards, ensuring positive routines as I developed a career as a chef.
Shift Manager
Lidl
Bath, Somerset
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed the daily operations of the store, stock, ordering, waste management and analysis of inventory discrepancies.
- Ensured efficient workflow by delegating and effectively communicating with my team.
- Interviewed new staff members and trained upcoming Customer Assistants on maintaining the high standards and protocols in place.
- Thrived within the hectic and busy environment of the busiest Lidl in the UK, adapting to any problems that arose on a shift.
Education
GCSEs - English Lit & Lang, Art, French, Geography, Dual Science, History, Maths
AKS Independent School
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 09/2012 - 06/2013
A-Levels - Art (A*), English Literature (B), Psychology (C)
AKS Independent School
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 09/2014 - 06/2015
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Arts Practice
Bath Spa University
Bath 09/2017 - 06/2020
Skills
- Barista trained
- Trained chef, running breakfast and lunch service, supporting on evening services when necessary Proficient in good organisation of prep, food management and ordering
- Adaptable to new recipes and high pressure environments Accomplished in cooking techniques that vary from pan frying, sautéing and Sunday lunch prep
- Creatively inclined due to years of working in the art world, honing a multitude of skills from clay & plaster sculpture, film & digital photography, screen print, exhibition marketing & curation, Adobe and Mac software
REFERENCES
Lisa Musson - Head Chef, Prickly Pear
lisamusson@fareshareorguk
Gareth Kennett - Head Chef, Prickly Pear
chef_gareth@yahoocom
Timeline
Commis chef
Prickly Pear Bistro
04.2024 - 01.2026
Barista and Commis Chef
Apex Cycleworks
09.2023 - 03.2024
Shift Manager
Lidl
11.2020 - 06.2023
GCSEs - English Lit & Lang, Art, French, Geography, Dual Science, History, Maths
AKS Independent School
09/2012 - 06/2013
A-Levels - Art (A*), English Literature (B), Psychology (C)
AKS Independent School
09/2014 - 06/2015
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Arts Practice
Bath Spa University
09/2017 - 06/2020