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Jake Varley-Stephens

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Passionate, dedicated and eager young Chef with 3+ years of experience. Passionate about cooking with a strong love of creativity I have experience working with a variety of cuisines from traditional Spanish Tapas to Asian inspired vegan food. I am constantly looking to learn and expand my knowledge, I will never pretend their isn't something I can't learn, always being eager to develop knew skills. A strong communicator, easily able to work as part of a team or individually, I am incredibly creative and practical with a strong eye for detail, I am never happier than working with my own hands.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Dumpling City
Sheffield
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
  • Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
  • . Working with and at times leading an intimate team in a small high-pressure environment, along with training of new staff members
  • All preparation of all the dishes, garnish and sauces along with coordinating stock levels with GM
  • Maintaining a consistent high quality in all dishes served both in quality of the cooking and management of wait times to constant customer satisfaction

Chef

Spice Cay
Nottingham
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • maintained hygiene standards throughout the kitchen and aided the senior Chefs in preparation and creation of new dishes
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Worked under guidance from Caribbean cooks to prepare and serve a variety of Caribbean cuisine
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.

KP, Cook

IberiCo
Sheffield
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Ensured high standards of hygiene with regular cleaning routines.
  • Assisted chefs for the efficient preparation of meals.
  • Collaborated with servers to meet customer needs promptly.
  • Beginning as a KP working as part of a tight disciplined Team in a highly detailed and dynamic Spanish kitchen
  • Cleaned cooking utensils, equipment, and dishes to maintain clean working condition.
  • After excelling at KP duties and developing a love for Spanish cuisine, I was able to transfer into Shifts as a cook, working in a high-pressure
  • In addition, I would occasionally work FoH shifts, working the floor, along side regular KP duties and Cook shifts in both preparation and service

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2021 - 05.2024

Skills

  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Time-Efficient cooking
  • Team leadership in kitchen
  • Adaptability to new recipes
  • Food preparation techniques

Personal Work

Along side my profesional work, work as an Illustrator alongside being a co-owner of an events production and sound hire out bussiness I started in 2022. Both running 200+ person events and providing equipment hire to other events

Timeline

Chef

Dumpling City
06.2024 - 04.2025

Chef

Spice Cay
11.2022 - 03.2024

KP, Cook

IberiCo
05.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Nottingham Trent University
09.2021 - 05.2024

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