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Jake Harrison

Torquay

Summary

Takes on challenging new roles harnessing personal skills, collaborations and problem-solving. I am driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management. History of maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding food quality and safety standards.

A hard-working employee with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Warehouse worker

TII Bradley
exeter, devon
05.2025 - Current

After moving to exeter, I have been at TII Bradley as a temporary measure with an agency and am looking forward to what comes next.

  • Maintained accurate stock records for easy tracking and retrieval of goods.

  • Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
  • Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Performed manual lifting tasks responsibly, minimising risk of injury on the job site.
  • Unloaded deliveries, promptly sorting items into appropriate storage areas.

Production operative / Development technologist

Yeo Valley
newton abbot
09.2024 - 05.2025

I started at Yeo Valley with gap in September, where I learnt the high standard of food manufacturing and attention to detail required in the industry. I quickly gained my contract and moved to their development department. We created and developed new products and presented them to the biggest supermarkets.


Unfortunately, I had to leave as I relocated to Exeter.


  • Improved product quality for increased customer satisfaction by refining existing recipes.
  • Drove consumer interest with unique flavour combinations and attractive presentation techniques.
  • Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
  • Achieved successful product launches with meticulous planning and testing phases.

Production operative

Elis
Torquay, Devon
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Accurately labelled and packaged items.
  • Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
  • Maintained clean workstation to comply with safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Carried out picking and packing to production requirements, maintaining department dispatch speed.
  • Quality checked components to ensure smooth, compliant manufacturing and assembly processes.

Chef/Front of house

Brasserie at the bay
Torquay, Devon
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
  • Organized front-of-house operations until the business downturn.

Chef

Royal Navy
Plymouth, Devon
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Hygiene and Safety Compliance : Adhered to strict health and safety regulations, implementing best practices in food safety and sanitation. Conducted regular inspections to ensure kitchen equipment and workspaces met Royal Navy standards.
  • Actively participated in risk assessment processes, identifying potential hazards within the kitchen environment. Implemented measures to mitigate risks, and enhance overall safety for all personnel.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
  • Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.

Machine operator

Harriar
Torquay, Devon
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Set up machines to perform specific tasks to high quality.
  • Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
  • Packaged orders with excellent presentation skills.
  • Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Math

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
04.2019 - 08.2019

NVQ Level 2 - English

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
03.2019 - 06.2019

NVQ Level 1 - Catering and Hospitality

South Devon collage
Paignton, Torbay
2017 - 2017

B+ - Royal Navy Leadership

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
2019 -

NVQ Level 1 - First Aid

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
2019 -

NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
2019 -

NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygiene And Safety

Royal Navy
Torpoint, Cornwall
2019 -

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Food Hygiene
  • Work well under pressure
  • Confident communicator

Timeline

Warehouse worker

TII Bradley
05.2025 - Current

Production operative / Development technologist

Yeo Valley
09.2024 - 05.2025

Production operative

Elis
02.2022 - 08.2024

Chef/Front of house

Brasserie at the bay
05.2020 - 01.2022

NVQ Level 2 - Math

Royal Navy
04.2019 - 08.2019

NVQ Level 2 - English

Royal Navy
03.2019 - 06.2019

Chef

Royal Navy
01.2019 - 02.2020

Machine operator

Harriar
10.2018 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 1 - Catering and Hospitality

South Devon collage
2017 - 2017

B+ - Royal Navy Leadership

Royal Navy
2019 -

NVQ Level 1 - First Aid

Royal Navy
2019 -

NVQ Level 3 - Catering and Hospitality

Royal Navy
2019 -

NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygiene And Safety

Royal Navy
2019 -
Jake Harrison