GEORGE WOOD
Letchworth,Hertfordshire
Summary
I have been learning to be a Chef for over three years now and I have come to enjoy this line of work greatly. And with the three years I have gained valuable skills such as knife skills, teamwork skills, Organising skills and many more. I greatly enjoy working as a team and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Kitchen Assistant
Mid Herts Golf Club
St Albans, Hertfordshire
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of ingredients ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Organised kitchen workflow to maintain efficiency during peak service periods.
- Cleaned and sanitised kitchen equipment and work areas to uphold hygiene regulations.
- Supported head chef in executing menu items whilst ensuring quality and presentation.
- Aided in a number of site functions such as; Golf Day helping serve 90+ Customers. BBQ's, Birthday Dinners, Funerals ECT.
Chef
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRT
09.2022 - 06.2025
- During my three years of learning under North Hertfordshire College I had been working for the colleges restaurant called the Meadows, during which I have had to fill the roles of Head Chef, Commis Chef, and Kitchen Assistant. It is where I first picked up and honed my skills such as Teamwork, Knife Skills, Stock Rotation, Cooking and Seasoning and overall working for a restaurant.
- During the three years I have also been working across from the restaurant for the colleges food hub. Which I did lunch services for students during which I learnt the importance of making food in much larger batches and working as a team and serving out food.
Junior Sous Chef
Nama
Bordeaux
03.2025 - 04.2025
- It was a three week work experience working at a Michelin star restaurant. There I learnt fine cuisine and advanced techniques while also refining my current knife and learnt how to manage a lot of work with a small team.
Chef
Pub In The Park
St Albans, HRT
08.2024 - 08.2024
- A three day work experience for the Pub in the park doing about 2000 covers during the span of it. I learnt the benefits of working quickly and serving customers along with crucial teamwork skills.
Line Chef
Hippopotamus
Bordeaux
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Another three week work experience this was my first time working abroad and it was for a chain restaurant. During this I learnt the importance of organisation and teamwork and working long hours, along with also learning about stock rotation and advance knife skills.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Pro Cookery NVQ
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin 09.2024 - 06.2025
GCSE Grade 4 - Mathematics
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRTLevel 2 Diploma - Pro Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRTFS Level 3 - English
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRTLevel 1 Catering Degree - Catering
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRTDiploma - Mental Health Awareness
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, HRTGCSEs Grade 3 - English
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin 09.2024 - 06.2025
Skills
- FOOD HYGIENE MANAGEMENT
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE
- KNIFE SKILLS
- TEAMWORK SKILLS
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- TIME MANAGEMENT
Certification
Turing Scheme Certificate, Bordeaux, Working at the Hippopotamus. April 2024
Turing Scheme Certificate, Bordeaux, Working at Nama. April 2025
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Mid Herts Golf Club
06.2025 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Nama
03.2025 - 04.2025
Level 3 Diploma - Pro Cookery NVQ
North Hertfordshire College
09.2024 - 06.2025
GCSEs Grade 3 - English
North Hertfordshire College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Chef
Pub In The Park
08.2024 - 08.2024
Line Chef
Hippopotamus
03.2024 - 04.2024
Chef
North Hertfordshire College
09.2022 - 06.2025
GCSE Grade 4 - Mathematics
North Hertfordshire College
Level 2 Diploma - Pro Cookery
North Hertfordshire College
Level 1 Catering Degree - Catering
North Hertfordshire College
Diploma - Mental Health Awareness
North Hertfordshire College
FS Level 3 - English
North Hertfordshire College