Summary
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Work history
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Hayden Jay

Ipswich

Summary

I am currently employed as a sous chef at Brocket Hall located in the countryside of Herefordshire. I work hard, I can follow instruction to work independently and as part of a team. I have excellent attendance and time keeping at my current position. I consider myself to be responsible, reliable and trustworthy; I am clean, presentable and hygienic in my work.

Highly-motivated Sous Chef with dedicated work ethic and can-do attitude seeks opportunity to build upon strong menu creation, preparation and presentation skills. Thrives under pressure to run productive stations with high-quality output. Coaches junior kitchen members to uplift team capabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Brocket Hall
12.2025 - 02.2026
  • Reinforced safety protocols amongst staff members for a safe working environment.
  • Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
  • Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.

Sous chef

Tewinbury farm hotel
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
  • Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
  • Incorporated seasonal produce into menus for freshness and variety.
  • Was promoted to acting head chef for 9 months when needed to step up.

Chef de partie

Marquis
Ipswich , Suffolk
04.2022 - 02.2023

Chef de partie

Stoke by nay-land hotel, golf club and spa
02.2020 - 04.2022

Commis chef

The greyhound pub
Ipswich
06.2019 - 02.2020

Education

High school - undefined

Westbourne Academy
01.2011 - 1 2016

Professional Cookery Apprenticeship Level 2 - undefined

Suffolk New College
01.2016 - 1 2017

Professional cookery Apprenticeship Level 3 - undefined

Suffolk New College
01.2017 - 5 2019

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

Certification

  • Professional Cookery Apprenticeship level 3
  • Professional Cookery Apprenticeship Level 2
  • Food Hygiene LVL2

References

References available on request.

CUST

  • English: entry level 2 (equivalent to C)
  • Maths: entry level 2 (equivalent to C)
  • Food tech: D
  • Photography: D
  • Business studies: C

Timeline

Brocket Hall
12.2025 - 02.2026

Sous chef

Tewinbury farm hotel
04.2023 - 01.2025

Chef de partie

Marquis
04.2022 - 02.2023

Chef de partie

Stoke by nay-land hotel, golf club and spa
02.2020 - 04.2022

Commis chef

The greyhound pub
06.2019 - 02.2020

Professional cookery Apprenticeship Level 3 - undefined

Suffolk New College
01.2017 - 5 2019

Professional Cookery Apprenticeship Level 2 - undefined

Suffolk New College
01.2016 - 1 2017

High school - undefined

Westbourne Academy
01.2011 - 1 2016
Hayden Jay