Olivia Dunne
Halifax
Summary
I am a hard working individual as commended by my college cookery tutor. I am very attentive to my seniors and follow instructions well. I like to be clean and tidy in the kitchen, I am methodical with a focus on good presentation of my dishes. As it is early in my career I am keen to learn and develop and always willing to listen and learn new techniques. I am very health and safety conscious and wish to further develop my understanding of diligence. I wish to become a skilled professional chef and I am looking at develop by learning from an experienced professional.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
22 The Square
Preparation Work
Engine
11.2021
- 1 day trial preparation work
Veg Preparation
Brooks Restaurant
04.2021
- 1 day trial veg preparation
Kitchen Trial
Hare and Hounds
04.2021
- 1 day trial kitchen trial primarily preparation work
Veg Preparation
Disco Kitchen
03.2021
- 1 day trial veg preparation, making of wraps, a little waitressing
Commis Chef
Millers Bar
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
Commis Chef
Holdsworth House
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Commis Chef
The Astronomer
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
The Shibden Mill Inn
06.2022 - 10.2022
Washing Up and Food
The Moorings
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Primarily washing up and food
Education
NVQ Level 3 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
07.2022
Maths GCSE at a grade 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
07.2022
English GCSE at a grade 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
07.2022
NVQ Level 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
07.2021
NVQ Level 1 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
07.2020
GCSE's -
Brighouse High School
01.2019
Skills
- Catering Trainee
- I am training to be a qualified chef I have worked with a larger variety of food preparation and feel confident picking up new skills
- I am familiar with a vast amount of Catering equipment used in the College Kitchen and feel condiment using them
- My understanding of the safe storage of food and the rotation of stock according to dates, complying with due diligence and temperature check is good
- I like to keep my workstation as tidy as possible and as organised as possible This helps me with my presentation and also cuts down any potential accidents occurring I enjoy assisting the head chef and listen carefully to all advice given, their experience will help me to develop the most
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
References
- Simon Hallas, Kirklees College, Catering Tutor, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LD, 01484 437000
- Paul Bentley, Kirklees College, Catering tutor, Manchester road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LD, 01484 437000
Hobbies and Interests
- I also like to do cooking and make new things at home in my spare time and finding out about new food trends.
- In my spare time I enjoy Swimming and Dancing.
- I also enjoy Sports such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Netball, Tennis and Basketball.
- I like to watch Football and other films and Horror films.
- I also like to walk my Dog.
- I enjoy meeting and socialising with friends and family and enjoy listening to Music.
Timeline
Commis Chef
Millers Bar
04.2024 - 04.2024
Commis Chef
Holdsworth House
06.2023 - 08.2023
Commis Chef
The Astronomer
10.2022 - 04.2023
The Shibden Mill Inn
06.2022 - 10.2022
Washing Up and Food
The Moorings
03.2022 - 05.2022
Preparation Work
Engine
11.2021
Veg Preparation
Brooks Restaurant
04.2021
Kitchen Trial
Hare and Hounds
04.2021
Veg Preparation
Disco Kitchen
03.2021
22 The Square
NVQ Level 3 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
Maths GCSE at a grade 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
English GCSE at a grade 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
NVQ Level 2 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
NVQ Level 1 -
Kirklees College - Huddersfield
GCSE's -
Brighouse High School
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