Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Freya James

Dorchester,Dorset

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Commis chef

G crook N sons
Broadmayne, Dorset
09.2021 - Current

- cooked, prepared and plated up food for the customers

  • Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
  • making different desserts from scratch. varying from different difficulties.
  • I am very good at my timings, this includes being in an busy environment.
  • Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
  • work close with the other colleagues to ensure the highest quality is sent out to the customers.
  • Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
  • Enforced health and safety guidelines amongst the team, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation
  • trying new skills to ensure that the best quality is sent out.
  • follow closely to recipes to ensure the best quality to customers.
  • Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
  • Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
  • Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
  • Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
  • Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.
  • Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
  • Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
  • served customers in the busy bar area.

work placement, nursery

sunny days
Dorchester, Dorset
03.2025 - 06.2025

I volunteered at the nursery for part of my college course which was, level 2 caring for children and young people. where I had to complete 150 hours there.

Education

GCSEs - maths

The Thomas Hardy School
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - food tech

The Thomas Hardy School
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - English

Thomas Hardy School
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - history

The Thomas Hardy School
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - science

The Thomas hardy school
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - /2023

GCSEs - french

The Thomas Hardy school
Dorchester
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - health and social care

The Thomas Hardy school
Dorchester, Dorset
09.2020 - 06.2023

functional skills - English

weymouth college
Weymouth, Dorset
09.2023 - 04.2024

Skills

  • friendly customer service
  • communication between work colleges and the public
  • team work and collaboration
  • problem solving
  • time management
  • adaptability
  • interpersonal skills
  • computer skills

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

NCFE CACHE LEVEL 1 AWARDED IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS. NCFE 15/07/2025


NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE INTRODUCING CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, NCEF. 25/06/2025

Timeline

work placement, nursery

sunny days
03.2025 - 06.2025

functional skills - English

weymouth college
09.2023 - 04.2024

Commis chef

G crook N sons
09.2021 - Current

GCSEs - maths

The Thomas Hardy School
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - food tech

The Thomas Hardy School
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - English

Thomas Hardy School
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - history

The Thomas Hardy School
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - science

The Thomas hardy school
09.2020 - /2023

GCSEs - french

The Thomas Hardy school
09.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - health and social care

The Thomas Hardy school
09.2020 - 06.2023
Freya James