Jake Morris
Lydd,Kent
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in food preparation, quality control, and health and safety compliance. Skilled in cold food preparation, garnishing dishes, and safe food storage, ensuring exceptional presentation and adherence to sanitary practices. Demonstrates adaptability to new recipes, effective portion control understanding, and allergen awareness to meet diverse dietary needs. Proficient in kitchen equipment handling, stock preparation, and waste control while maintaining high energy levels and composure under pressure. Committed to delivering excellence in food pairing and crafting unique culinary experiences with a focus on efficiency and precision.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commis chef
Parkdean Resorts
Camber , Kent
2026.04 - Current
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
- Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Periodically cleaned kitchen stations in line with sanitation regulations.
Kitchen assistant
Parkdean Resorts
Camber, Kent
2025.02 - 2026.04
Education
A-Levels - Finance
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2023.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Business
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2023.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Politics
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - Business
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Geography
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Creative I-media
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Maths
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - English
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - science
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Statistics
The Marsh Academy
New Romney, Kent 2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Quality control focus
- Desert crafting
- Kitchen equipment handling
- Food pairing knowledge
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Portion control understanding
- High energy level
- Use of commercial dishwasher
- Stock preparation
- Cold food preparation
- Garnishing dishes
- Sanitary practices
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Food preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Waste control
- Safe food storage
- Food presentation
Certification
Xero Accounting- Professional license
Xero Accounting- Associate license
Timeline
Commis chef
Parkdean Resorts
2026.04 - Current
Kitchen assistant
Parkdean Resorts
2025.02 - 2026.04
A-Levels - Finance
The Marsh Academy
2023.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Business
The Marsh Academy
2023.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Politics
The Marsh Academy
2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - Business
The Marsh Academy
2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Geography
The Marsh Academy
2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Creative I-media
The Marsh Academy
2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Statistics
The Marsh Academy
2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - Maths
The Marsh Academy
2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - English
The Marsh Academy
2018.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs - science
The Marsh Academy
2018.09 - 2023.06