Elliot Drysdale
Bonnyrigg,Edinburgh City
Summary
Motivated Culinary Student with NVQ Level 1 in Professional Cookery & Hospitality. Demonstrated strong food preparation skills and attention to hygiene while fostering teamwork in kitchen environments. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing culinary capabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Prestonfield House
Edinburgh City, Scotland
10.2025 - Current
- Achieved Level 1 professional cookery certification to enhance culinary skills.
- Gained one year's experience at Prestonfield hotel, cooking for events serving up to 500 guests.
- Performed washing, peeling, and chopping of food items to facilitate smooth cooking processes.
- Chopped, mixed and prepared ingredients for line cooks ahead of busy periods.
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery & Hospitality
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh, EDH 2025 - Current
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food hygiene
- Plating up food
- Time management
- Knife skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Commis Chef
Prestonfield House
10.2025 - Current
NVQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery & Hospitality
Edinburgh College
2025 - Current