Kirk Wilkinson
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Highly skilled web developer with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proficient in modern frameworks such as React and Node.js, with experience in Express.js for backend development. Adept at using GitHub for version control and familiar with databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL. Strong understanding of JQuery for dynamic web applications. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovative solutions and achieve career growth in the tech industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Grill Chef
Stadium Leisure
Nottingham
2025.12 - 2026.01
- Prepared and cooked side dishes, including salads and burgers, contributing to efficient service in high-volume kitchen environments.
- Assisted senior kitchen staff with food preparation and delivery during peak service periods, ensuring timely meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across workstations and kitchen equipment to support safe food handling practices.
Chef
The Industry bar
Nottingham
2025.04 - 2025.08
- Prepared and plated menu items following company food specification standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Prepared food daily to support efficient service during busy periods.
- Maintained a clean and organised kitchen environment, including pot washing and deep cleaning at the end of shifts.
- Conducted stock checks and reported inventory levels to kitchen manager for accurate ordering.
- Collaborated with a small team to deliver timely service in a fast-paced bar setting.
Deli Chef
81 deli
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2024.08 - 2025.01
- Prepared and plated deli items according to company food specification standards, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Managed stock rotation and day dots to ensure product freshness and accurate inventory reporting for timely ordering.
- Supported kitchen operations during busy periods, collaborating with team members to efficiently meet service demands.
- Maintained clean and hygienic kitchen environment through equipment cleaning, pot washing, and completing end-of-shift duties.
Grill Chef
Ed's Easy Diner
Nottingham
2021.09 - 2024.12
- Operate and manage grill station during peak service periods, maintaining speed, accuracy, and food quality.
- Prepared and cooked fresh food, sides, and main dishes to meet company standards in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, including deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted with shift coordination and maintained team morale during busy service, fostering a positive work environment.
- Supported training and onboarding of new team members by guiding on procedures and kitchen operations, facilitating smoother integration into the team.
Cook
KFC Gastronomy Foods Ltd
Nottingham
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Processed raw chicken products, ensuring compliance with brand and food safety standards through breading and fryer operation.
- Operated and maintained large-scale kitchen equipment, enhancing operational readiness of industrial fryers and breading stations.
- Conducted food preparation tasks, performing quality checks and removing unwanted materials to maintain cooking integrity.
- Worked efficiently under pressure to meet high customer demand during peak service hours.
- Completed thorough cleaning of equipment, walls, and floors to meet health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
Commercial Cleaner
Harrison Facility Management
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2020.06 - 2020.06
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness across office and facility environments to ensure hygiene in washrooms and shared workspaces.
- Supported adherence to cleanliness standards aligned with company and health & safety guidelines to foster a safe environment.
- Performed detailed dusting and sanitation of desks, equipment, and high-touch surfaces to maintain overall cleanliness.
- Completed tasks independently, ensuring efficiency within allocated timeframes.
General Labourer
Sherwood Of Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2018.04 - 2020.06
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards for all equipment and facilities.
- Maintained cleanliness across machinery, production floors, kitchens, dining areas, and washrooms, contributing to a safe and hygienic working environment.
- Assisted with hands-on tasks including sanding, minor assembly, and equipment disassembly, supporting efficient operations across the team.
- Supported team by performing sanding, minor assembly, and disassembly of equipment in a workshop setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility by supporting multiple departments based on business needs.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2019.01 - 2019.01
- Delivered commissioned photography services for clients, including planning, shooting, and post-production editing.
- Employed digital editing software to create final images that met and exceeded client expectations.
- Coordinated client communication, scheduling, and project requirements to ensure timely delivery.
- Executed branding and self-promotion strategies to enhance visibility and attract new clients.
Education
Certificate of higher education - Functional Skills Level 1 Maths
New Collage Nottingham
Nottingham 2016.09 - 2017.02
Certificate of higher education - Level 3 Information Technology
New Collage Nottingham
Nottingham 2015.01 - 2016.09
Certificate of higher education - Level 1 Functional Skills English
New Collage Nottingham
Nottingham 2014.09 - 2015.02
Certificate of higher education - Cskills plastering
New Collage Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 2013.06 - 2014.06
Certificate of higher education - Level 2 Applied Science
Ellis Guildford school
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 2012.01 - 2013.06
Edexcel BTEC level 2 - Construction
New Collage Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 2012.01 - 2013.06
Skills
- English
- CSS
- HTML
- JavaScript
- GitHub
- Nodejs
- Expressjs
- React
- TypeScript
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- JQuery
Languages
Japanese - Beginner
Beginner
A1
Mandarin - Beginner
Beginner
A1
English - Fluent
Master or proficient
C2
Korean - Beginner
Beginner
A1
Spanish - Beginner
Beginner
A1
Personal Details
- Driver's License: None
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: Certificate of Higher Education
- Industry: Food Preparation & Service
- Total years of experience: 6
Links
- Https://kirk-porfolio.vercel.app/
- Https://github.com/KSLW/KSLW
Additional information
- Dashboard Application (Full-Stack | In Development)
- Implemented secure user authentication using JWT and Bcrypt
- Managed database interactions with Prisma ORM
- Built login and registration system with user-specific data access
- Structured backend API routes and protected endpoints
- Developing responsive frontend interface for dashboard and user notifications
- Currently testing and refining authentication flow and user session handling
Affiliations
- Programming
- Live Streaming
- Cooking
- Writing
- Art
- Video games
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grill Chef
Stadium Leisure
2025.12 - 2026.01
Chef
The Industry bar
2025.04 - 2025.08
Deli Chef
81 deli
2024.08 - 2025.01
Grill Chef
Ed's Easy Diner
2021.09 - 2024.12
Cook
KFC Gastronomy Foods Ltd
2020.09 - 2021.09
Commercial Cleaner
Harrison Facility Management
2020.06 - 2020.06
Freelance Photographer
Self Employment
2019.01 - 2019.01
General Labourer
Sherwood Of Nottingham
2018.04 - 2020.06
Certificate of higher education - Functional Skills Level 1 Maths
New Collage Nottingham
2016.09 - 2017.02
Certificate of higher education - Level 3 Information Technology
New Collage Nottingham
2015.01 - 2016.09
Certificate of higher education - Level 1 Functional Skills English
New Collage Nottingham
2014.09 - 2015.02
Certificate of higher education - Cskills plastering
New Collage Nottingham
2013.06 - 2014.06
Certificate of higher education - Level 2 Applied Science
Ellis Guildford school
2012.01 - 2013.06
Edexcel BTEC level 2 - Construction
New Collage Nottingham
2012.01 - 2013.06