Michael James Whitworth
Llangefni,Anglesey
Summary
A dedicated culinary professional with extensive expertise in commercial kitchen operations and a strong focus on food hygiene and safety standards. Demonstrates proficiency in special diet catering, effective plating techniques, and vegetable carving, ensuring exceptional food presentation and quality control. Skilled in recipe scaling, stock making, and efficient supply ordering, with a passion for culinary arts and a flexible schedule to meet diverse kitchen demands. Committed to maintaining high standards of customer service while adhering to COSHH regulations and allergen awareness protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef assistant
Bull Hotel
Llangefni, Anglesey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted chefs in preparation of ingredients and maintaining kitchen organisation.
- Supported cooking processes by following recipes and adhering to food safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitised kitchen equipment and work surfaces to ensure hygiene compliance.
- Organised storage areas to facilitate easy access to supplies and ingredients.
- Contributed to meal presentation and plating to enhance overall dining experience.
- Maintained proper stock levels of ingredients and communicated needs to kitchen staff.
- Performed regular kitchen maintenance tasks for a well-organised workspace.
- Ensured food safety standards by proper storage techniques.
- Maintained positive attitude under pressure thus enhancing team morale.
- Facilitated smooth running of the kitchen by assisting with all areas of food production.
- Upheld cleanliness guidelines to ensure a sanitary work environment.
- Prepared ingredients prior to peak hours, enhanced kitchen efficiency.
Factory worker
Llechwedd Meats
Llangefni, Anglesey
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated machinery safely and efficiently to support production goals.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organised work environment throughout the facility.
- Followed safety protocols diligently to minimise risks and ensure workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets and quality standards.
- Prepared materials and components for assembly according to established procedures.
- Worked extended hours during peak periods to meet delivery deadlines without compromising quality.
- Packaged finished products carefully, guaranteed customer satisfaction.
- Quickly learnt new processes, increased versatility across different roles in the factory.
- Worked well under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail.
- Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
Education
GCSEs -
Ysgol Gyfun
Llangefni, Anglesey 09.2015 - 07.2020
NVQ Level 1 - Engineering
Coleg Menai
Bangor, Gwynedd 09.2000 - 07.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Coleg Menai
Bangor, Gwynedd 09.2021 - 07.2022
NVQ Level 1 - Catering
Coleg Menai
Bangor, Gwynedd 09.2023 - 07.2024
Skills
- Familiarity with dietary restrictions
- Special diet catering
- Vegetable carving
- Effective plating techniques
- Stress resistance
- Grilling techniques
- Supply ordering efficiency
- Commercial kitchen operation
- Food storage management
- Use of kitchen appliances
- Culinary passion
- Multi-Tasking capability
- Recipe scaling and conversion
- Stock making
- Hygiene consciousness
- Food preparation
- Food quality control
- Customer service-oriented
- Food preparations
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Operating dishwashers
- Kitchen equipment management
- Food hygiene understanding
- Flexible schedule
- COSHH regulations knowledge
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage procedures
- Kitchen health and safety standards
- Food Hygiene
- Food allergens knowledge
Certification
Certificate in Food Hygiene Level 1
Certificate in Food Preparation Level 1
Timeline
Chef assistant
Bull Hotel
09.2024 - 12.2024
NVQ Level 1 - Catering
Coleg Menai
09.2023 - 07.2024
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Coleg Menai
09.2021 - 07.2022
Factory worker
Llechwedd Meats
02.2021 - 09.2021
GCSEs -
Ysgol Gyfun
09.2015 - 07.2020
NVQ Level 1 - Engineering
Coleg Menai
09.2000 - 07.2021
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