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Nicole Powell

Glasgow,United Kingdom

Summary

An admitted, innovative chef with 5 years of operations and food preparation experience. A profound knowledge when it comes to menu specialities, food handling and presentation. I studied Professional cookery level 6 at City of Glasgow College where I focused a lot on pastry, fishmonger and butchering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Demi Chef de Partie

Shucks
Glasgow
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Demonstrated creativity and innovation in food preparation, ensuring dishes were visually appealing and flavourful.
  • Independently managed the larder section, including preparing and plating basic desserts with precision and attention to detail.
  • Ensured excellent organisation and clear communication with colleagues, contributing to a smooth and cohesive kitchen operation.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Mamasan Glasgow
Glasgow
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Run a charcoal grill in a high volume, fast-paced corporate office facility
  • Prepared all all sides and sauces for meat
  • Prepared food items such as fish, poultry and meat.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
  • Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.

PREP CHEF

Santa Lucia Pasta/Deli
02.2024 - 05.2024


  • Prepared fresh pasta on a daily basis, including ravioli, linguine, bucatini, casarecce
  • Prepared desserts such as tiramisu, cannoli, and crema pasticcera
  • Prepared focaccia, maritozzi and lasagna.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Banca di Roma
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends
  • Improved solid culinary skills and methods working under the guidance of the Head Chefs
  • Prepared pastas and risotti and their appropriate sauce
  • Maintained well organised mise en place to keep work consistent.

CHEF

Akiko Glasgow
Glasgow
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Encouraged kitchen staff to use kitchen equipment safely and appropriately always and provided instructions accordingly
  • Checked the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure standards were met
  • Coordinate with wait staff to ensure an efficient flow of orders
  • Prepared and presented all food items, hot and cold, as per sushi outlet standards are norms.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Ka Pao Glasgow
Glasgow
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen stations
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.

EXPERIENCED COMMIS CHEF

Eusebi Deli & Restaurant
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with an average of 100 tables per day
  • Assisted in developing daily and seasonal menu items
  • Established and supported effective colleague relations and inter-departmental working relations
  • Managed working in an environment where creativity; continuous improvement and constructive criticism are standard.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education -

City of Glasgow College
Glasgow, GLG
2022

Skills

  • Knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques
  • Time management
  • Possess great attention to detail
  • Knife work
  • Sushi rolling
  • Pasta cuisine expert
  • Measuring, mixing and weighing of ingredients
  • Knowledge of food preparation methods
  • Meat grilling
  • Raw meat and fish handling
  • Excellent organisation
  • Bread making
  • Relationship-building

Languages

English
Romanian

Custom

Timeline

Demi Chef de Partie

Shucks
10.2024 - 02.2025

CHEF DE PARTIE

Mamasan Glasgow
05.2024 - 09.2024

PREP CHEF

Santa Lucia Pasta/Deli
02.2024 - 05.2024

CHEF DE PARTIE

Banca di Roma
02.2023 - 07.2023

CHEF

Akiko Glasgow
05.2022 - 09.2022

CHEF DE PARTIE

Ka Pao Glasgow
01.2022 - 05.2022

EXPERIENCED COMMIS CHEF

Eusebi Deli & Restaurant
05.2021 - 01.2022

Diploma of Higher Education -

City of Glasgow College

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