Leah Roches
Edinburgh
Summary
Results-focused Chef with 14 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams, Working as part of a team or alone, with great attention to detail.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
ISS Facility Services
Edinburgh
03.2013 - Current
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Monitored food temperatures and maintained allergies checklist to ensure compliance with health and food safety regulations, adhering to company policies and compliance.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Managed stock rotation, ordered supplies, processed returns, and planned menus.
- Supervised cooks and kitchen assistants, ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs and enhance service quality.
Food Service Assistant
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured all service equipment was maintained and in good working order, reporting any faults for prompt repair.
- Received, checked and stored away all deliveries promptly and safely.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Chefs Diploma
ISS Facilitys
London, ENG01-2020
SVQ Level 5 -
musselburgh grammer school
Edinburgh, EDH01-1991
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Food health and safety
- Stock rotation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Kitchen management
- Order processing
- Staff leadership
- Training development
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Certification
- Make a difference award for going the extra mile
- Chefs Diploma (ISS, London)
Hobbies and interests
- Adventurous walks & outings.
- Holidays to places of interest.
- Making my own cakes for birthdays/occasions
Timeline
Head Chef
ISS Facility Services
03.2013 - Current
Food Service Assistant
NHS Lothian
06.2008 - 06.2013
NVQ Level 4 - Chefs Diploma
ISS Facilitys
SVQ Level 5 -
musselburgh grammer school