Enthusiastic and hardworking aspiring Commis Chef with one year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Skilled in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and high-pressure service. Passionate about cooking and understanding flavour combinations. Looking to secure full-time employment as a Commis Chef and further develop my culinary skills while contributing to a dynamic team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter
The Retreat
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2023 - 12.2024
Assisted in daily mise en place preparation, ensuring ingredients were prepped for service.
Worked as a Kitchen Porter, maintaining cleanliness by washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen using the appropriate chemicals, and managing waste disposal.
Organised and maintained the walk-in fridge, checking expiry dates and ensuring food safety compliance, which contributed to the 2024 5-star food hygiene rating.
Made fresh garlic rosemary Focaccia every morning for service.
Executed plating and presentation of dishes while working on the pass.
Assisted in preparing Sunday roasts and fine dining Supper Clubs, maintaining consistency and quality.
Created prep lists for the following day, ensuring stock levels were maintained and recorded correctly.
Customer trading assistant
Sainsbury's
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2022 - 12.2022
Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Swiftly adopted new skills, increasing daily operational efficiency
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.