Kieran Hood
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
A motivated and adaptable hospitality professional. I have more than six years of management experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. I have a strong passion for good food and cooking. I think the process of transforming quality ingredients into dishes that guests can really enjoy is something I really enjoy, and it really makes me feel happy. Customers being impressed with the food I cook and being part of a very hard-working kitchen team are what drives me day by day. I pride myself on my resilience, consistency, and ability to deliver under pressure while keeping food quality and presentation high. In hospitality I have honed teamwork, leadership, and organisational skills; such skills allow me to make useful contributions to busy kitchen operations. I'm excited to learn new techniques, practice my skills, and bring creativity to my dishes. Now, in searching for a position as a chef, I want to stretch my growth, join a high performing kitchen team, and provide excellent food and service to guests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4064
4064
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commi Chef
Six Baltic
2025.07 - 2026.01
- Assist senior chefs in food preparation and cooking.
- Prepare ingredients (chopping, slicing, marinating, measuring).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications accurately.
- Ensure that food is prepared according to health and safety standards.
- Store ingredients properly and monitor stock levels.
- Assist with receiving and checking deliveries.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support different kitchen sections when required.
- Help minimize food waste and control portion sizes.
Team Member
Tremolo Lounge
2025.04 - 2025.06
- Responded to customer enquiries professionally
- Handled payments and transactions accurately
- Maintained high service and hygiene standard
Duty Manager
Two Tribes
2021.04 - 2022.12
- Processed client requests accurately within agreed timeframes
- Acted as main point of contact via phone and email
- Resolved queries and escalations efficiently
- Managed multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
Supervisor
STACK Newcastle
2019.07 - 2021.04
- Supported daily operations and staff supervision
- Handled customer complaints and escalations
- Assisted with stock and Rota administration
Pub Chef
Poachers Pocket
2019.07 - 2021.04
- Managed daily operations, compliance, and documentation
- Maintained supplier and stakeholder relationships
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
- Store ingredients properly and monitor stock levels.
- Assist with receiving and checking deliveries.
- Help minimize food waste and control portion size
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support different kitchen sections when required.
Education
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate -
The Nationwide Caterers Association
Certificate of higher education - Film and TV production
University of Northumbria
2019.01 - 2022.01
A-Levels - Computer science, Mathematics
St Cuthberts Sixth Form college
2017.01 - 2019.01
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
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GCSEs - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Maths, English Language, English Literature, RE, History
St Cuthberts Catholic High School
2011.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- Digital literacy
- Python
- HTML 5
- CSS
- Javascript
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Time management
- Creativity
- Team leading
- Attention to detail
- Safeguarding
- Respect of others
- Tolerance
- Use of commercial dishwasher
- Cooking techniques mastery
- Cold food preparation
- Vegetable carving
- Sauteing and grilling
- Sanitary practices
- Portion control understanding
- Roasting and broiling
- Butchery techniques
- Oven temperature regulation
- Sauce making
- Food pairing knowledge
- Kitchen equipment handling
- Stock preparation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Food preparation
- Work station sanitising
- Stock rotation
- Plating up food
- Waste minimisation
- Kitchen housekeeping
- Portion control
- Station setup
- COSHH and HSE compliance
- Allergen awareness
- Knife handling
- Seafood preparation
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Strategic planning
- Meal preparation
References
References are available on request.
Gaps In Work
I had a gap in employment in 2023 due to being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. I underwent six weeks of radiotherapy to my head and spine followed by six rounds of chemotherapy, which required full-time focus on treatment and recovery. During this period, I developed resilience, time management skills, and the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances. Following successful treatment and recovery, my health has stabilised, and I am now fit and able to return to work with a renewed focus and determination to succeed.
Timeline
Commi Chef
Six Baltic
2025.07 - 2026.01
Team Member
Tremolo Lounge
2025.04 - 2025.06
Duty Manager
Two Tribes
2021.04 - 2022.12
Supervisor
STACK Newcastle
2019.07 - 2021.04
Pub Chef
Poachers Pocket
2019.07 - 2021.04
Certificate of higher education - Film and TV production
University of Northumbria
2019.01 - 2022.01
A-Levels - Computer science, Mathematics
St Cuthberts Sixth Form college
2017.01 - 2019.01
GCSEs - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Maths, English Language, English Literature, RE, History
St Cuthberts Catholic High School
2011.01 - 2017.01
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate -
The Nationwide Caterers Association
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
Aim2Learn