Oleh Mishchenko

I work as a Commis Chef in the brasserie kitchen at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club. It is a busy kitchen in a luxury country house hotel.

My responsibilities include food preparation, working on starters, vegetable section and fryer. I prepare fresh ingredients, help with plating dishes and support all rang chefs during lunch and dinner service.

I also help with kitchen organisation and sometimes assist with stock orders and ingredient management.

On some days I work independently in the kitchen (except breakfast and pastry section), managing several tasks and making sure the service runs smoothly.

Working in this environment helped my self develop good teamwork, organisation and time management skills.