Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Joshua Guest

Quinton,Birmingham

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in meat preparation and butchery, marinade and sauce creation, and exceptional plating and presentation skills. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and proficiency in equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal kitchen operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and effective stock rotation, while excelling in time management and team collaboration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Grill chef

Whitbread PLC
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.04 - Current

During my 2 years working in the kitchen at bar and block I have made my way up from starting as a pot wash, then moving onto kitchen team member, to present where i am a consistent grill chef where i cook steaks as well as a selection of sides whilst also plating them all up and getting them to the tables within an acceptable amount of time.

  • Assisted in kitchen cleanup for efficient work environment.
  • Maintained high-quality presentation for customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered prompt service resulting in repeat clientele.
  • Streamlined cooking processes for faster service during peak hours.
  • Reduced kitchen waste through careful portion control and ingredient management.
  • Cooperated well within team environments, facilitating smooth running of the kitchen operation.
  • Worked under pressure during busy periods whilst maintaining high standards of food preparation.
  • Followed recipes meticulously resulting in consistently excellent dishes.
  • Demonstrated versatility by preparing both meat and vegetarian options.
  • Attended regular training sessions to continually improve culinary skills.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 professional cookery

University College Birmingham
Birmingham
2025.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 professional cookery

University College Birmingham
Birmingham
2024.09 - 2025.07

GCSEs - Level 2 applied science

Halesowen College
Halesowen
2023.09 - 2024.07

GCSEs - English language

Halesowen College
Halesowen
2023.09 - 2024.07

GCSEs - Combined science: trilogy

Perryfields academy
Oldbury, Sandwell
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - English language

Perryfields academy
Oldbury, Sandwell
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - English literature

Perryfields academy
Oldbury, Sandwell
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - Mathematics

Perryfields academy
Oldbury, Sandwell
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - Engineering

Perryfields academy
Oldbury, Sandwell
2018.09 - 2023.07

Skills

  • Meat preparation and butchery
  • Marinade and sauce preparation
  • Plating and presentation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Stock rotation
  • Food hygiene

Certification

I have a level 2 certification in food safety and hygiene for catering certificate.

Accomplishments

I have attended a seafood masterclass with the company caterfish.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 professional cookery

University College Birmingham
2025.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 professional cookery

University College Birmingham
2024.09 - 2025.07

Grill chef

Whitbread PLC
2024.04 - Current

GCSEs - Level 2 applied science

Halesowen College
2023.09 - 2024.07

GCSEs - English language

Halesowen College
2023.09 - 2024.07

GCSEs - Combined science: trilogy

Perryfields academy
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - English language

Perryfields academy
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - English literature

Perryfields academy
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - Mathematics

Perryfields academy
2018.09 - 2023.07

GCSEs - Engineering

Perryfields academy
2018.09 - 2023.07
Joshua Guest