Honey Gilford
Carterton, West Oxfordshire,England
Summary
I’m an aspiring chef eager to learn new cuisines and techniques. I have had previous experience supporting chefs to run the kitchen smoothly and calmly and take pride in how my dishes are presented, I have a passion for plating dishes, it’s how I like to express my creativity. I have studied a short 1 month culinary course in Buenos Aires Argentina from the 3rd until the 31st of January 2026, throughout this course I learned professional techniques and pairing flavours through wines, meats and vegetables and this really fuelled my passion to learn more. I feel I am reliable and I great addition to any establishment, I am professional, punctual and most of all passionate about what I do.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commis chef
Cotswold farm park
Gloucester , Gloucestershire
2025.05 - Current
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organised work area.
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Assisted in large-scale catering events, ensuring successful execution.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
Barista
Better leisure centre
Carterton, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
- Assisted in inventory control measures for effective stock management.
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating espresso machines with precision and care.
- Collaborated with team members during busy periods improving workflow efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff ensuring seamless service delivery.
Education
GCSEs -
Burford school
Oxfordshire06.2022
Skills
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Sanitary practices
- Cold food preparation
- Garnishing dishes
- Food pairing knowledge
- Sauteing and grilling
- Culinary creativity
- High energy level
- Use of commercial dishwasher
- Sauce making
- Kitchen equipment handling
- Food preparation
- Work station sanitising
- Safe food storage
Certification
Food safety and hygiene level 2- march 2025
Certification in preparing special meats- January 2026
Timeline
Commis chef
Cotswold farm park
2025.05 - Current
Barista
Better leisure centre
2024.10 - 2025.05
GCSEs -
Burford school