Lee Patterson
Wolverhampton
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Cook
Parisan
Wolverhampton
2024.10 - 2026.04
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
- Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
- Coordinated efficiently with wait staff for smooth dining experience for customers.
- Assisted in cost control measures pertaining to procurement of ingredients.
- Ordering food to keep kitchen stocked.
- Checking stock to make sure Indate and marked properly.
Cook's assistant
Grain
Wolverhampton
2023.03 - 2024.10
- Contributed to team meetings for better communication among kitchen staff.
- Ensured hygiene standards remained high at all times-keeping utensils and work stations spotless after use.
- Prepared meals for improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean workspace to ensure food safety regulations were met.
- Washed and cut various types of meat and fish, improving prep times during peak hours.
- Paid close attention to detail whilst plating dishes before they were served.
- Helped maintain kitchen inventory, ensuring constant availability of necessary items.
- Received deliveries of fresh produce, verifying quality and quantity against order sheets.
- Supported head cook during busy periods, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
Food technician
Fa gills
Dudley
2022.05 - 2023.02
- Improved product quality by meticulously analysing food samples.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to ensure consistent product output.
- Tested all new ingredients to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Updated knowledge on latest food regulations, maintaining company's legal compliance.
- Educated staff members on food safety protocols, reinforcing workplace hygiene practices.
- Implemented rigorous food inspection processes, enhancing public trust in products.
- Delivered detailed reports on food sample analyses to senior management.
- Enhanced operational efficiency with regular equipment maintenance and calibration checks.
- Observed and recorded changes in food during processing stages, ensuring optimal results.
- Assessed raw materials for quality before use in production process.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards in the workplace, minimising contamination risks.
- Operated specialised measuring equipment to capture precise and reliable readings.
- Prepared materials for experiments, tests and analyses.
- Noted observations, calculated results and created reports.
Merchandiser
Deeset
Wolverhampton
2016.07 - 2022.03
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Coordinated in-store displays according to promotional plans outlined by vendors.
- Travelled the uk to different supermarkets to complete work.
- 12 hour shifts staying in hotels on occasions.
Assistant retail manager
Huckleberrys
Wolverhampton
2006.04 - 2015.12
- Implemented merchandising standards to enhance shop floor presentation.
- Maintained security measures within store premises, ensured minimal loss due to theft or damage of goods.
- Improved customer satisfaction by assisting with enquiries, handling complaints and providing product information.
- Performed cash handling duties, reduced discrepancies in daily takings.
- Managed stock control, resolved discrepancies for accurate inventory management.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
- Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
Education
GCSEs -
Highfields secondary school
Wolverhampton Skills
- Quick learner and can adapt to new areas and places
- Can work as part of a team or solo
- Open to new challenges and opportunities
- Friendly and easy to work with
Timeline
Cook
Parisan
2024.10 - 2026.04
Cook's assistant
Grain
2023.03 - 2024.10
Food technician
Fa gills
2022.05 - 2023.02
Merchandiser
Deeset
2016.07 - 2022.03
Assistant retail manager
Huckleberrys
2006.04 - 2015.12
GCSEs -
Highfields secondary school