Fraser McDonald
Milton Keynes
Summary
18 Months of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, cultivating a strong work ethic and relentless pursuit of perfection. Background in IT has honed problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Commie Chef
Restaurant Associates
06.2025 - Current
- I have learnt almost every area in the kitchen meaning I am the first to be asked to fill in for vacancies.
- I have also been entrusted to manage the food for a 30 person even and complete the service solo.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
Chefs Apprentice
Restaurant Associates
11.2023 - 06.2025
- During my time as an apprentice I took part in a cooking completion making it to the second round out of hundreds before sadly not making the cut for the next round but making me grow as a person. I also was given the opportunity to go and learn Thai cooking in Thailand. During a normal working day I would be in charge of manning one of our food kiosks averaging 40-50 sales per day depending on our food offerings.
Kitchen Porter
Restaurant Associates
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Through my hard work as the sole kitchen porter I was given the opportunity to promote to becoming a chef within 3 months of working there.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for shifts and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
Education
Level 2 Commis Chef v1.3 - Distinction
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes06.2025
Digital and Cyber Technologies - Level 3 Merit Pass
Northampton College
Northampton06.2022
Cambridge Technical Diploma - Business, Level 2 Merit
Northampton College
Northampton06.2020
Cambridge Technical Diploma - IT, Level 2 Merit
Northampton College
Northampton06.2019
Skills
- Self-directed
- Team player
- Hard worker
- Coding - Python - Basic
- Competent in IT applications
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Hardware installation
Timeline
Commie Chef
Restaurant Associates
06.2025 - Current
Chefs Apprentice
Restaurant Associates
11.2023 - 06.2025
Kitchen Porter
Restaurant Associates
06.2023 - 11.2023
Level 2 Commis Chef v1.3 - Distinction
Milton Keynes College
Digital and Cyber Technologies - Level 3 Merit Pass
Northampton College
Cambridge Technical Diploma - Business, Level 2 Merit
Northampton College
Cambridge Technical Diploma - IT, Level 2 Merit
Northampton College
References
Nicholas Male
- Executive Chef
- nicholas.male@compass-group.co.uk
- +44 7949 125077
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