Katie Morgan Uttley
Halifax,West Yorkshire
Summary
Ambitious culinary worker eager to gain hands-on kitchen support experience. Possesses high attention to detail, with training in safe food handling. Excels in fast-paced food service.
High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station.
Offering strong foundation in food preparation and kitchen operations. Knowledgeable about teamwork, time management, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Having started a career as a pot washer, it soon became obvious that there was an interest in cooking and was happy to accept a role as apprentice Chef.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Apprentice chef
Sunraypubs LTD
Bradford, West Yorkshire
02.2022 - Current
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in correct places.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks such as washing dishes and sanitising surfaces after every shift.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties.
- Carried out tasks assigned by Head Chef
- Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
- Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders.
- Prepared meats, fish and vegetables to support line cooking in fast-paced environment.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus.
Education
Trinity Academy
Halifax, Calderdale 09.2017 - 05.2023
Skills
- Vegetarian meal preparation
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Kitchen close-down
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Food preservation methods
- Receipt and storage of deliveries
- Kitchen organisation
- Stock rotation
- Pastry techniques
- Food hygiene procedures
Affiliations
- i enjoy cooking at home, going to the cinema, learning to drive and socialising with my friends and colleagues when not at work.
Custom
I am keen to make myself an important part of any kitchen team, and want to learn as much as i can for me to be the best version of myself in a career which I enjoy.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice chef
Sunraypubs LTD
02.2022 - Current
Trinity Academy
09.2017 - 05.2023
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