Hannah ROSE Bennett
Selsey,West Sussex
Summary
Energetic cook with passion for food and commitment to provide nutritional and healthy menu-based meals for children with experience of maintaining food prep, handling and storage standards and practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Cove
Selsey, West Sussex
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
Front of House Supervisor
The Anchor pub
Sidlesham, West Sussex
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Actively maintained guest safety, ensuring HACCP procedures were consistently followed.
- Assisted waitstaff on the floor during peak times, taking food and beverage orders.
- Established effective staffing rotas, adapting staffing levels to business volume to maintain operational efficiencies.
- Set dining tables to prepare for diverse types of events, following strict service standards.
- Coordinated employee rosters to strategically build efficient, hardworking teams for each shift.
- Solved customer queries and problems efficiently, maintaining excellent satisfaction ratings.
- Controlled cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in line with restaurant policies and procedures.
- Monitored condition of entire facility to verify all areas were clean, safe and comfortable for guests.
- Facilitated fast and efficient communication between front and back of house staff.
- Worked closely with chef and kitchen staff to confirm food and beverage services met customers' needs.
Cafe Assistant
Saltings Diner
Selsey, West Sussex
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Maintained positive environments for customers and staff with enthusiastic can-do attitude.
- Balanced needs of multiple customers simultaneously, reducing average waiting times.
- Kept dining and service areas spotlessly clean for continued customer satisfaction.
- Prepared menu items according to exact recipes and portion requirements, delivering consistent, quality food service.
- Monitored, ordered and rotated food and beverage stock to prevent operational disruptions.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
Education
GCSEs -
The Academy Selsey
Selsey, West Sussex 09.2015 - 06.2020
Skills
Great Communicator
Friendly- build rapport easily
Quick learner
Dedicated
Motivated
Flexible
Timeline
Chef
Cove
02.2023 - Current
Front of House Supervisor
The Anchor pub
09.2021 - 01.2023
Cafe Assistant
Saltings Diner
04.2018 - 09.2021
GCSEs -
The Academy Selsey
09.2015 - 06.2020
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