HONORIA MICHAEL
Barking,Essex
Summary
A culinary professional with expertise in food presentation artistry, grilling, and adapting to kitchen challenges. Demonstrates proficiency in implementing seasonal menus and understanding special dietary requirements, ensuring high-quality standards through rigorous quality assurance and health and safety compliance. Skilled in enforcing kitchen cleanliness, handling seafood, and operating kitchen equipment efficiently. Committed to continuous improvement in food preparation techniques and staff training, with a keen awareness of food trends. Career goals include advancing culinary innovation while maintaining excellence in service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sous chef
Taylor Shaw (Primary School)
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
2017.09 - Current
- Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating the overall food quality and presentation.
- Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Ensured proper storage of raw materials adhering to health standards.
- Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Managed inventory efficiently, minimising waste and optimising resource use.
- Fostered a positive working environment through clear communication and team motivation.
- Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- Collaborated closely with front-of-house team, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
- Reinforced safety protocols amongst staff members for a safe working environment.
- Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing effective time management strategies.
- Adapted menu items according to guest dietary requirements or preferences, promoting inclusivity in dining options.
Cleaner
C&G residential care Ltd
Tottenham, Haringey
2017.01 - 2017.07
- Took on additional responsibilities during staff shortages demonstrating flexibility and commitment.
- Kept communal areas tidy and well-organised for optimal functionality.
- Managed rubbish removal efficiently, ensuring waste was properly sorted for recycling or disposal.
- Employed the use of power washers, carpet cleaners and buffers to produce excellent results in large spaces like school halls or offices buildings.
Commis chef
Thistle Marble Arch
London
2008.07 - 2010.12
- Assisted in large-scale catering events, ensuring successful execution.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
Trainee chef
The Ritz LondonHotel
London
2006.07 - 2006.07
- Prepared ingredients for complex meals, reducing chef's workload.
- Studied several baking techniques under expert supervision leading to better baked goods.
- Showcased adaptability by filling in different roles as needed during peak hours.
- Handled food inventory tasks, decreasing spoilage rates significantly.
TK Max (Ilford Exchange)
2004.07 - 2004.07
- Responsibilities included:
- Greeting customers
- Dealing with their Queries
- Answering the telephones
- Tagging stock.
- Skills used/learned:
- Dealing with customers
- Socialising, helping customers and time keeping.
Education
Canon Palmer Catholic School (Seven King's)
2002.03 - 2005.05
Cake Decorating
Redbridge College (Goodmayes)
2003.09 - 2005.05
NVQ Level 1 - Cooking and Waitressing
Havering College
Essex 2005.09 - 2006.07
NVQ Level 2 - Cooking and Waitressing
Havering College
Essex 2006.09 - 2007.07
Baking and Decoration
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 2012.09 - 2013.07
Skills
- I posses excellent communication skills
- I am a good time keeper
- I can use the computer for word processing and have some knowledge of databases
- I am good at cooking and have completed a catering course at college
- Food presentation artistry
- Grilling expertise
- Handling food criticism
- Garnishing knowledge
- Implementing seasonal menus
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- Food trend awareness
- Dietary requirements understanding
- Adapting to kitchen challenges
- Thermometer use
- Enforcing kitchen cleanliness
- Quality control assurance
- Kitchen hygiene advocacy
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Handling kitchen gadgets
- Seafood handling
- High-Pressure resilience
- Setting performance standards
- Meal timing coordination
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Food preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Schedule management
- Quality Assurance
- Staff training
- Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- COSHH regulations knowledge
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Food preparation techniques
References
Mrs, Dennehy, Head of Year, Canon Palmer Catholic School, Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU
Interests
I am interested in cooking and I cater for friend's birthday parties. I got this skill from my catering course at college.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous chef
Taylor Shaw (Primary School)
2017.09 - Current
Cleaner
C&G residential care Ltd
2017.01 - 2017.07
Baking and Decoration
Barking and Dagenham College
2012.09 - 2013.07
Commis chef
Thistle Marble Arch
2008.07 - 2010.12
NVQ Level 2 - Cooking and Waitressing
Havering College
2006.09 - 2007.07
Trainee chef
The Ritz LondonHotel
2006.07 - 2006.07
NVQ Level 1 - Cooking and Waitressing
Havering College
2005.09 - 2006.07
TK Max (Ilford Exchange)
2004.07 - 2004.07
Cake Decorating
Redbridge College (Goodmayes)
2003.09 - 2005.05
Canon Palmer Catholic School (Seven King's)
2002.03 - 2005.05