Othman Hammou
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Culinary professional specializing in kitchen cleanliness, meal preparation efficiency, and food safety certification. Proven ability in supply ordering and stock control, ensuring compliance with HACCP and food hygiene standards. Strong allergen awareness enhances safety in dining environments. Seeks to apply skills in a dynamic culinary setting to improve operational efficiency and maintain high food safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
School Cook
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.07 - Current
- Collaborated with school staff to address students' dietary requirements.
- Developed weekly meal plans using seasonal produce to enhance freshness.
- Executed recipes meticulously to ensure meal quality and consistency.
Pizza chef
Pizza Express
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.05 - 2025.09
- Prepared diverse pizzas, ensuring accurate topping amounts and arrangements.
- Received stock shipments, rotated supplies, and organised items in designated storage locations.
- Executed daily checklists and adhered to procedures for health and safety compliance.
Chef
Checkpoint Soho
London
2022.12 - 2024.03
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
Delivery driver
Uber Eats / Deliveroo
London
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Ensured delivery of temperature-sensitive goods, maintaining product quality through appropriate methods.
- Coordinated delivery schedules to optimise time management.
- Communicated with dispatch team to guarantee timely deliveries.
Barista
Mapa Cafe
London
2019.02 - 2022.04
- Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.
- Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
Kitchen assistant
La Parisienne Bakery
London
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimise food wastage.
- Conducted regular checks on refrigerator temperatures to ensure safe food preservation.
- Supported chefs during meal preparations to enhance service efficiency in peak hours.
- Implemented a new stock organisation system to improve accessibility.
Education
A-Levels - Arabic Literature
Al Fath
Morocco /2008 - /2011
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Health and safety qualification
Affiliations
- Football
- Movies
- Travelling
Certification
* Level 2 Food Certificate
* Level 3 Food Certificate
* COSHH Certificate
* Allergy and Intolerance Certificate
Languages
Berber
Native
Arabic
Native
French
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Timeline
School Cook
Birmingham City Council
2024.07 - Current
Pizza chef
Pizza Express
2024.05 - 2025.09
Chef
Checkpoint Soho
2022.12 - 2024.03
Delivery driver
Uber Eats / Deliveroo
2022.05 - 2022.12
Barista
Mapa Cafe
2019.02 - 2022.04
Kitchen assistant
La Parisienne Bakery
2017.01 - 2019.01
A-Levels - Arabic Literature
Al Fath
/2008 - /2011