Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Ollie Price

Cheltenham,Gloucestershire

Summary

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.

Education

GCSEs -

The Crypt Grammar School
Gloucester
01.2015 - 09.2019

AS LEVEL -

Bournside Sixth-Form Centre
Cheltenham
01.2020 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Food preparation & mise en place
  • Kitchen equipment familiarity
  • Kitchen hygiene & cleaning procedures
  • Stock rotation & inventory management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Teamwork & communication
  • Order management & organisation

Certification

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Affiliations

  • Cooking meals at home
  • Going to the gym

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter

The Retreat
10.2023 - 12.2024

Customer trading assistant

Sainsbury's
10.2022 - 12.2022

AS LEVEL -

Bournside Sixth-Form Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021

GCSEs -

The Crypt Grammar School
01.2015 - 09.2019
Ollie Price