Luca Pedreira
St Albans,hertforshire
Summary
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Commis chef
The Cock Inn
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2024.03 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work area.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Developed new garnishing methods to improve plate aesthetics.
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
Kitchen assistant
Alban Manor nursing home
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in kitchen area.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - LV2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire 2024.09 -
LV1 NVQ Certificate in Food, Preparation And Cooking - Food, Preparation And Cooking
Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire 2023.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs -
Sandringham
St Albans, Hertfordshire 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Stock management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Task prioritisation
- Sales target achievement
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - LV2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Oaklands College
2024.09 -
Commis chef
The Cock Inn
2024.03 - Current
Kitchen assistant
Alban Manor nursing home
2023.10 - 2023.12
LV1 NVQ Certificate in Food, Preparation And Cooking - Food, Preparation And Cooking
Oaklands College
2023.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs -
Sandringham
2018.09 - 2023.06