Christopher Iain Turner
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated kitchen professional with expertise in dishwashing efficiency and operating commercial appliances. Demonstrates strong skills in kitchen equipment familiarity, respectful collaboration, and waste disposal techniques. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene consciousness and kitchen station cleanliness. Proficient in table clearing, high-volume dining, and dining room setup. Adept at following cleaning protocols, equipment cleaning, chemical handling, and overall kitchen housekeeping. Aspires to contribute to a dynamic culinary team by ensuring seamless operations and exceptional cleanliness standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Kitchen Assistant
St John's College
Cambridge, Cambrideshire
2012.09 - 2026.03
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Working for a short period in the Dons dining room, laying the large table and clearing the table at the end of each meal.
- For the last ten years working in the Buttery Bar mainly in the plate wash, operating large dish washers, ensuring all surfaces were cleaned and crockery, cutlery and glass ware were placed ready for use.
- Working extra hours during weddings, dining in nights, May balls and other college functions.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Working extra hours at special events such as the May Balls, degree ceremonies and weddings.
- Setting up place settings and tables for formal functions such as weddings and special occasions in the ceremonial great hall.
Education
SFWL Catering - Catering & Hospitality
City & Guilds
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 2010.02 - 2010.04
Entry 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy - Mathematics
Spring Common School
Huntingdon, CambridgeshireEntry Level 1 - Adult Literacy
Spring Common School
Huntingdon, CambridgeshireNPTC entry level certificate in skills for working -
City & Guilds
Cambridge, CambridgeshireNPTC Entry level certificate in skills (Entry 3) -
City & Guilds
Cambridge, CambridgeshireSkills
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Operate commercial appliances
- Kitchen equipment familiarity
- Respectful collaboration
- Waste disposal techniques
- Hygiene consciousness
- Table clearing
- High-volume dining
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Dining room setup
- Cleaning protocols
- Equipment cleaning
- Chemical handling
- Kitchen housekeeping
Certification
Fire safety and correct use of fire extinguishers certification.
Accomplishments
Volunteering at Integrate speaking up. 27/05/2009
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
St John's College
2012.09 - 2026.03
SFWL Catering - Catering & Hospitality
City & Guilds
2010.02 - 2010.04
Entry 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy - Mathematics
Spring Common School
Entry Level 1 - Adult Literacy
Spring Common School
NPTC entry level certificate in skills for working -
City & Guilds
NPTC Entry level certificate in skills (Entry 3) -
City & Guilds