Ernest Madzima
Dudley,West Midlands
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Level 2 student chef eager to develop new skills and learn from kitchen team. Applies training and active listening skills to quickly understand and complete assigned tasks. Comfortable in high-pressure and busy environments. Seeks opportunities to improve kitchen operations and customer services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Chef (Work Experience )
City of Wolverhampton College
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
2025.02 - 2025.04
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensured consistency of dishes.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Ensured food safety standards by proper storage techniques.
- Maintained positive attitude under pressure thus enhancing team morale.
- Adapted quickly during busy periods to maintain service speed.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
Aprenticeship - IT Solutions Technian
Belma Services
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2023.09 - 2024.08
- Organised workspaces for employees with computer, monitors and associated cabling or equipment.
- Maintained internet and intranet websites to maximise reliability and usability.
- Delivered first-line support to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with company software.
- Built and maintained customer trust by ensuring ongoing communications until resolution.
- Updated and improved web pages for relevancy and accuracy.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma
City of Wolverhampton College
Wolverhampton 2024.09 -
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma
Dudley College of Technology
Dudley 2022.10 - 2023.07
GCSEs - General Certificate of Education
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Wednesbury 2020.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Chef support
- Food hygiene standards
- Team contribution
- Food preparation techniques
- Equipment cleaning
- Multitasking under pressure
- Creativity in dishes
- Sauce creation
- Passion for food presentation
- Knife handling techniques
- Customer Service
- Computer proficiency
Affiliations
- Cooking and making meals
- Gaming
- Singing and listening to music
- Dancing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Chef (Work Experience )
City of Wolverhampton College
2025.02 - 2025.04
NVQ Level 2 - Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma
City of Wolverhampton College
2024.09 -
Aprenticeship - IT Solutions Technian
Belma Services
2023.09 - 2024.08
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma
Dudley College of Technology
2022.10 - 2023.07
GCSEs - General Certificate of Education
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
2020.09 - 2022.06