Oliver Welch
Leighton buzzard,Bedfordshire
Summary
My passion for the culinary arts stemmed from a childhood of baking with my grandma, this influenced me to complete a GCSE in Hospitality and Catering level 2. After this I found myself looking at a once in a lifetime opportunity - my previous employer had referred me to T.Sweetmap (a growing independent business, owned by the bake-off professionals 2021 quarter-finalist, Tracey Wong) for the role of pastry kitchen assistant. She helped nurture my skills in patisserie and trained me to become a well organised and fast working chef.
My love for baking took over and I promptly joined a specialist patisserie and confectionery course to hone my skills. It was here I took the opportunity to complete work experience at Silverstone National Circuit, working with amazing chefs to craft dishes to serve hundreds in events. This has led me to where I am today, with 5 years of baking experience, nearly 2 years in the workplace; a strong education in patisserie & confectionery, and my love for culinary arts has never been stronger.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waiter
Canal St Coffee
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
- Assisted in food preparation, resulting in timely service delivery.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
Waiter
Bogota Coffee Shop
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2023.11 - 2024.06
- Handled payment transactions to guarantee smooth customer checkout process.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Helped reduce waiting times by swiftly clearing tables after use.
- Upheld health and safety standards by regularly sanitising hands and work areas.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Monitored food preparation practices, guaranteeing adherence to hygiene regulations.
Pastry Kitchen Assistant
T.Sweetmap
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2024.06 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Supported head chef in creating new menu items to diversify restaurant offerings.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Patisserie & Confectionery
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes 2024.09 - 2026.07
GCSEs - Hospitality And Catering Level 1 & 2
Vandyke Upper School
Leighton Buzzard 2022.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Communication with chef
- Special dietary requirement awareness
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Portion control understanding
- Temperature control awareness
- Culinary passion
- Food Safety level 2
- Kitchen organisation
- Pastry section management
- Kitchen cleanliness
- Pastry product development
- Cake and pastry baking
- Gluten free and vegan pastry production
Accomplishments
I achieved the innovate award during my level 2 Patisserie & Confectionery course for my creativity in class testing out new ideas and designs
I completed bronze DofE during my time at Vandyke Upper School to further my humanitarian skills and explore nature by volunteering as a youth ranger at Rushmere park
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Patisserie & Confectionery
Milton Keynes College
2024.09 - 2026.07
Pastry Kitchen Assistant
T.Sweetmap
2024.06 - Current
Waiter
Bogota Coffee Shop
2023.11 - 2024.06
Waiter
Canal St Coffee
2023.08 - 2023.12
GCSEs - Hospitality And Catering Level 1 & 2
Vandyke Upper School
2022.09 - 2024.07