Kitchen manager with proven expertise in food storage management and commercial kitchen operations. Skilled in nutritional analysis, cost-effective purchasing, and efficient supply ordering. Experienced in staff training, recipe development, and maintaining high hygiene standards in compliance with COSHH regulations. Aims to enhance cloud kitchen management and optimize kitchen equipment and food safety practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef assistant
Gold Care Homes and Hounslow borough
Chessington, Kingston upon Thames
04.2021 - Current
Maintained positive attitude under pressure thus enhancing team morale.
Enhanced dish presentation by garnishing meals prior to service.
Collaborated with head chef for improved recipe development.
Provided support in catering events ensuring timely delivery of meals.
Managed cooking equipment maintenance, ensured longevity and functionality.
Coordinated with team members for seamless kitchen operations.
Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication skills.
Assisted in meal preparation, ensured consistency of dishes.
Performed regular kitchen maintenance tasks for a well-organised workspace.
Adapted quickly during busy periods to maintain service speed.
Prepared ingredients prior to peak hours, enhanced kitchen efficiency.
Developed new menu items, increased customer satisfaction.
Facilitated smooth running of the kitchen by assisting with all areas of food production.
Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
Chef Assistant
Hounslow Borough
Feltham, Hounslow
12.2024 - Current
Skills
Food storage management
Effective plating techniques
Hygiene consciousness
Commercial kitchen operation
Nutritional understanding
Basic computer literacy
Use of kitchen appliances
Supply ordering efficiency
Cost efficient purchasing
Multi-Tasking capability
Food preparation
Staff training
Food Hygiene
Recipe development
Health and safety awareness
COSHH regulations knowledge
Operating dishwashers
Baking and pastry
Ingredient preparation
Kitchen equipment management
Advanced knife skills
Cloud kitchen management
Kitchen management
Accomplishments
Year 2022 i was Employe of the month
Certification
Level 1 Lever 2 and Lever 3 Food hygiene certificate.