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Mark Bradford

cdp
Dover,Kent

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in grill cooking and advanced culinary techniques. Demonstrates strong leadership potential and adaptability in the kitchen, complemented by a deep understanding of gastronomy and artistic presentation skills. Known for culinary creativity and a service-oriented mindset, with proven capabilities in budgeting, staff training, and portion control. Specialises in seafood preparation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining cost efficiency. Aspires to further enhance culinary leadership roles within dynamic kitchen environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chef de Partie

Dover Patrol
Dover, Kent
04.2025 - 10.2025

I Worked with other experienced chefs working mainly British sea food and meats. Incredibly busy restaurant over looking the harbour.

Chef de partie

The Hotel Folk
Thorpness Suffolk, Suffolk
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Gained expertise in a variety of cuisines from around the world.
  • Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
  • Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
  • Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
  • Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
  • Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
  • Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.

Chef

Priority Freight
Dover, Kent
11.2023 - 06.2024

Running a fast paced kitchen on my own catering for around 150 customers.

Head Chef.

The Courtyard restaurant
Deal, Kent
04.2014 - 12.2019

I was head chef at this sea side restaurant for 5 and a half years. My job responsibilities included menu planning, all ordering and staff training and development.

Education

City and Guilds - Hospitality/Catering

Thanet Technical College
Broadstairs, Kent
09.1991 - 06.1994

Skills

  • Grill cooking expertise
  • Leadership potential
  • Advanced culinary techniques
  • Adaptability in the kitchen
  • Grilling mastery
  • Gastronomy understanding
  • Artistic presentation
  • Culinary creativity
  • Service-Oriented mindset
  • Budgeting capability
  • Staff training experience
  • Seafood preparation expertise
  • Portion control proficiency

Affiliations

  • Fishing is a hobby which i like very much along with other outdoor pursuits

Timeline

Chef de partie

The Hotel Folk
05.2025 - 09.2025

Chef de Partie

Dover Patrol
04.2025 - 10.2025

Chef

Priority Freight
11.2023 - 06.2024

Head Chef.

The Courtyard restaurant
04.2014 - 12.2019

City and Guilds - Hospitality/Catering

Thanet Technical College
09.1991 - 06.1994
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