Jamie Hill
Torpoint,Cornwall
Summary
Driven individual offers strong attention to detail and superior organisational skills. Works collaboratively with team members to meet goals and resolves challenges with sound judgment and reasoned thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen porter / Prep chef
The Standard Inn
Portscatho, Cornwall
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
Chef de Partie
The Hook & Line
Plymouth, Devon
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed team of 3 junior chefs and porters.
- Designed new ways to present and enhance dishes.
- Conducted regular stock counts of ingredients and kitchen supplies, ordering low stocks when needed.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, including industrial size mixers.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Helped prevent waste of food of any kind and overproduction of mis-en-place.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Delegated jobs to junior chefs and apprentices and offered support when necessary.
Bartender Waiter
Cawsand Bay
Cawsand , Cornwall
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared light snacks and nibbles for customers, creating according to requests and preferences.
- Ensured bar stayed in line with legal requirements by checking customer's ID when necessary.
- Greeted customers warmly and efficiently, assisting with food and beverage advice and promoting daily specials.
- Maintained excellent customer relationships by providing efficient service and engaging in polite conversation.
- Cleared empty glasses and crockery quickly, taking further orders to maximise average customer spends.
- Served drinks and food items at bar and table locations, ensuring order accuracy and timely service for maximum customer satisfaction.
- Acquired customers' likes and dislikes of various flavours to offer personalised drinks to bespoke needs.
Commis Chef
Red Hotels
Newquay, Cornwall
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Adapted food preparation methods to meet vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requests.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Managed ingredient deliveries and stock rotation, maintaining optimum product quality.
- Regularly conducted deep cleans of kitchen and storage areas to maintain hygiene.
- Assisted with diverse food preparation tasks, chopping vegetables and garnishes to support high-volume shifts.
- Neatly placed and arranged kitchen utensils, dishes and equipment into designated places after cleaning or use.
- Created exceptionally presented dishes, within the required/expected timeframes to my best ability.
Education
GCSEs -
Torpoint Community College
Torpoint, CONSkills
- Ingredient pairing
- Health and hygiene enforcement
- Inventory oversight
- Ingredient stocktaking
- Portion control
- Plating presentation
- Excelling in fast paced and stressful environments
- Confident and clear communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work on self initiative when required
Timeline
Kitchen porter / Prep chef
The Standard Inn
07.2025 - 11.2025
Chef de Partie
The Hook & Line
09.2021 - 07.2022
Bartender Waiter
Cawsand Bay
09.2020 - 09.2021
Commis Chef
Red Hotels
06.2019 - 07.2020
GCSEs -
Torpoint Community College