Joe Bunce
Summary
A skilled culinary professional with expertise in ordering and producement, grilling and roasting methods, and serving/customer interaction. Adept at maintaining kitchen safety regulations and employing advanced knife techniques. Demonstrates strong people skills and efficient multitasking abilities, ensuring optimal FIFO food storage. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while pursuing continuous growth in the culinary field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen assistant
The Ship Inn
Mundesley, Norfolk
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
Senior chef de partie
Sea Marge Hotel
Overstrand, Norfolk
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Coordinated with other chefs for smooth operation during peak hours.
- Assisted in stock control to reduce waste and increase profitability.
- Ensured adherence to portion controls to minimise wastage and maximise profit margins.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing customer service reputation.
- Collaborated with the restaurant manager to devise seasonal menus.
- Prepared all food for Sunday roast, in addition to serving customers on the carvery.
Education
Functional Skills - Mathematics and English
City College
Norwich 09.2014 - 06.2015
Multi-Skills -
City College
Norwich 09.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
- Ordering and procurement
- Grilling and roasting methods
- Serving/customer interaction
- Kitchen safety regulations
- People skills
- Knife techniques
- FIFO food storage
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Senior chef de partie
Sea Marge Hotel
03.2022 - 04.2026
Kitchen assistant
The Ship Inn
03.2018 - 06.2021
Multi-Skills -
City College
09.2015 - 06.2017
Functional Skills - Mathematics and English
City College
09.2014 - 06.2015