Kamran Yahia-King
Chipping Norton,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on quality and workplace safety adherence, demonstrating excellent people skills and the ability to confidently multi-task. A proven team player with a keen willingness to learn, consistently delivering exceptional food presentation. Committed to enhancing career prospects through continuous skill development and contribution to team success.
Experienced Kitchen Chef with knack for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes. Known for improving kitchen workflow, reducing waste, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in leading team, maintaining high hygiene standards, and crafting innovative menus that attract repeat customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Baker
Gail's Bakery
Witney, Oxfordshire
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Introduced creative decorative techniques to enhance presentation of baked goods.
- Optimised resource allocation by assessing daily production needs accurately.
- Prioritised tasks effectively during peak hours to meet demand without compromising quality.
- Facilitated team communication for smooth bakery operations.
- Maintained cleanliness in the work area, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Ensured high quality baked goods by adhering to recipe specifications.
- Promoted sustainability by minimising waste and recycling where possible within the bakery's operations.
- Packaged and labelled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
Commis Chef
The Royal Oak Ramsden
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Followed precise recipe cards and food preparation procedures.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organize incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
Cafe Assistant
Charlbury Garden Centre
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Balanced needs of multiple customers simultaneously, reducing average waiting times.
- Kept dining and service areas spotlessly clean for continued customer satisfaction.
- Maintained positive environments for customers and staff with enthusiastic can-do attitude.
- Welcomed customers with a smile, providing attentive service from arrival to departure.
- Handled cash and card payments promptly and precisely, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science (with honours)
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, OXF 09.2021 - 05.2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport : Sport and Physical Education Program
Loughborough College
Loughborough, LEC 09.2019 - 06.2021
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs Grades 4-5, Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and ICT, Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh
Skills
- Quality focused
- Team player
- Willingness to learn
- Able to multi-task confidently
- Excellent people's skills
- Workplace safety adherence
- Food presentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Baker
Gail's Bakery
09.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science (with honours)
Oxford Brookes University
09.2021 - 05.2024
Commis Chef
The Royal Oak Ramsden
07.2020 - 05.2023
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport : Sport and Physical Education Program
Loughborough College
09.2019 - 06.2021
Cafe Assistant
Charlbury Garden Centre
01.2018 - 04.2019
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs Grades 4-5, Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and ICT, Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh
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