Josiah Jonathan Smith
Birmingham
Summary
A dedicated professional with experience in food handling, complemented by relevant health and safety certificates, as well as a strong understanding of food and hygiene safety protocols. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, approachability, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Known for being hardworking, caring, compassionate, and a fast learner with a willingness to embrace new challenges.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service, and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
Bueno Restaurant Ltd
Dickens Heath, Shirley, Solihull
2025.10 - 2026.05
- To prepare, cook and present food quickly and efficiently, with the key aim of delivering quality food to our guest and staff to brand specification and within brand standard timings. Ensuring compliance of Food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
- Cover for behind the bar – serving customers a range of bar drinks.
- Reason for leaving – Made redundant
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Kitchen Assistant
Mitchells & Butlers Retail LTD
Birmingham
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Prepared, cooked and presented food efficiently to ensure quality delivery to guests according to brand specifications and standards.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies throughout shifts.
- Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu offerings to handle customer queries.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
- Received and unpacked incoming deliveries, rotated existing stock and put away new items.
Kitchen Assistant
Mitchells & Butlers Retail LTD
Birmingham, west midlands
2023.07 - 2024.12
- Prepared, cooked, and presented food efficiently, ensuring quality met brand specifications and adhered to standard timings.
- Place of work - Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham B47 5JG
- Reason for leaving – Another company bought building from my company causing me having to transfer to another pub within the same branch.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
- Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
Education
BTEC - photography level 2
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull 09/2022 - 07/2023
BTEC - Animal Welfare level 2
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull 9 2021 - 6 2022
GCSE -
Queensbridge Secondary School
Birmingham 09/2016 - 07/2021
Skills
Approachable, good communicator, good listener, confident liaising with people, hardworking, good working in a team, caring and compassionate, willing to learn new things, fast learner, can work on my own
Food safety
Nutritional understanding
Team leadership in kitchen
Passion for food presentation
Time-Efficient cooking
Knife handling techniques
Restaurant service coordination
Nutrition knowledge
Food hygiene standards
Portion control
Kitchen equipment operation
Food preparation techniques
Food storage principles
HACCP guidelines familiarity
Customer Service
Food preparation
Inventory control
Meal preparation
Equipment Maintenance
Inventory management acumen
Hobbies and interests
Cycling, Gym, Exploring nature, Photography (Nature Photography), Gaming, watching films/tv series, socialising with friends, spending time family.
Work Experience
- Summerfield Stables, Volunteer Hand/Groom Assistant, Brookwood Avenue, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0DA, 2021-09, 2022-09, Cleaning the stables and yards, grooming horses, tacking up in prep for riding, washing the horses, assist in the exercise of the horses, assist in teaching young people to ride the horses.
- The Bridge, (Supported housing for vulnerable adults. Now closed), Volunteer Room Clearance/removals, C/O 14 Edgbaston Road East, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9QQ, 2021-02, 2021-11
- Oasis Church Birmingham, Volunteer with welcome team, South Street, Harborne, Birmingham, 2017-04, Present
Timeline
Chef
Bueno Restaurant Ltd
2025.10 - 2026.05
Kitchen Assistant
Mitchells & Butlers Retail LTD
2025.01 - 2025.10
Kitchen Assistant
Mitchells & Butlers Retail LTD
2023.07 - 2024.12
BTEC - photography level 2
Solihull College & University Centre
09/2022 - 07/2023
BTEC - Animal Welfare level 2
Solihull College & University Centre
9 2021 - 6 2022
GCSE -
Queensbridge Secondary School
09/2016 - 07/2021