I have a keen interest in culinary arts and I am dedicated to maintaining high standards. I take pride in being a hardworking kitchen team member and I am always ready to assist with whatever needs to be done. I am good at keeping kitchen areas clean, stocked and organised in a fast paced kitchen. Being trained in Health & Safety standards and practices allows me to efficiently follow strict kitchen regulations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen staff member
Hungry Boys Kitchen
Farnham CP, Waverley, Surrey
06.2024 - Current
Manage inventory supplies, minimising unnecessary costs on overstocking ingredients.
Adapt quickly to new recipes and techniques for improved menu variation.
Assist chef in plating dishes beautifully for exceptional presentation.
Support chefs by doing daily tasks promptly.
Use kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
Carry out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
Assist fellow staff during peak hours.
Maintain refrigerator temperature logs, ensuring food safety regulations are met.
Improve kitchen flow by maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
Clean utensils and equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
Follow health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment.
Prep ingredients prior to cooking for more efficient service times.
Utilise knife skills, improving precision and reducing waste.
Handle all foods, storage and cleaning activities in accordance with sanitary procedures.
Education
English Language
Weydon College
GCSEs - Hospitality & Catering
Weydon School
GCSEs - Combined Science
Weydon School
GCSEs - Geography
Weydon School
GCSEs - French
Weydon School
GCSEs - Maths
Weydon School
GCSEs - English Literature
Weydon School
Skills
Restaurant operations knowledge
Positive attitude
High volume catering expertise
Sauce preparation expertise
Culinary creativity
Experience with sous-vide technique
Passionate in cooking
Proficient in recipe following
Waste reduction knowledge and tactics
Good knife handling techniques
Experience with, and understanding of, commercial dishwashers