Hilal Gonen
Surrey ,England
Summary
An enthusiastic and dedicated aspiring Kitchen Assistant with a deep passion for food preparation and high standards of cleanliness. Highly skilled in home cooking, with extensive daily experience preparing Turkish and Italian cuisines, including complex pastry and bakery work. A reliable and caring individual committed to providing excellent service in a care home environment. Eager to bring my culinary knowledge and "can-do" attitude to the team at CHD Living.
COOKING & HOME CULINARY EXPERIENCE
- Daily Food Preparation: Manage all stages of meal prep for a household, including ingredient sourcing, portioning, and cooking.
- Specialized Baking: Experienced in pastry and bakery, requiring high attention to detail and adherence to specific "recipe" temperatures.
- Food Safety: Maintain a sanitized domestic kitchen environment, ensuring zero cross-contamination and proper stock rotation.
- Time Management: Skilled at coordinating multiple dishes simultaneously to ensure meals are served fresh and on time
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Au pair
Au pair world
Multi site , England
2021.01 - 2022.03
Restaurant waiter
Cappadocia restaurant
Kingston, England
2022.05 - 2024.07
- Collaborated with kitchen staff for seamless order delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills whilst taking orders from guests.
- Ensured cleanliness and organisation of assigned tables for a comfortable environment.
- Managed large group reservations with meticulous attention to detail.
- Perfected the art of upselling beverages and desserts for profit maximisation.
- Promoted daily specials and limited-time offerings to increase sales.
- Assisted in the resolution of customer complaints, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.
- Navigated busy dinner rushes without compromising quality of service.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of menu items to provide recommendations.
- Dealt efficiently with unexpected situations like food allergies or special requests.
- Facilitated table settings and arrangement for optimal space utilisation.
- Handled cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in timely, friendly manner.
- Supported restaurant set-up, cleaning and preparations, readying appropriately for first customer arrivals.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Checked menus to verify current selection availability, updating accordingly to avoid customer disappointment.
Waitress & Manager
Renas restaurant
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing customer needs and concerns.
- Managed restaurant operations, including staff supervision and inventory control.
- Trained new employees and assisted with scheduling and payroll.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Restaurant waiter
Afrikana kitchen
Kingston , England
2024.08 - 2024.11
Nursery teaching assistant
Family first
Multi site, England
2025.06 - Current
Skills
- Culinary Knowledge: Proficient in various cooking techniques, dough preparation, and flavor profiling (Mediterranean)
- Hygiene Standards: Strong understanding of kitchen cleanliness and organized "mise en place"
- Communication: Excellent level of written and spoken English
- Reliability: Flexible and available to work 225 hours per week, including weekends
- Compassion: A natural desire to support the elderly and meet specific dietary requirements
Languages
French, Turkish
Native
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Nursery teaching assistant
Family first
2025.06 - Current
Restaurant waiter
Afrikana kitchen
2024.08 - 2024.11
Restaurant waiter
Cappadocia restaurant
2022.05 - 2024.07
Au pair
Au pair world
2021.01 - 2022.03
Waitress & Manager
Renas restaurant