PANOS KOUTROUMPIS
Gateshead,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in high-quality food production. Adept at maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen settings while providing support to head chefs. Skilled in ingredient preparation, ensuring kitchen safety, and fostering teamwork for seamless operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Prep chef
Sorella Sorella
Sunniside , Gateshead
2022.11 - 2026.03
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Produced 300+ dishes per service with strict quality control procedures.
- Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
Chef De Partie
Hilton Hotels
Gateshead
2020.08 - 2022.10
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage, and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Sous Chef
Petros restaurant
Winlaton mill, Tyne and Wear
2019.03 - 2020.01
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
Prep Chef
''Alexandros''Greek Restaurant
Carlisle, Cumbria
2018.05 - 2019.01
- Facilitated smooth service through efficient mise en place.
- Assisted in preparing food items to adhere to portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
- Supported maintenance of clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas to reduce health and safety risks.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Patisserie
Gateshead College
Gateshead 2022.09 - 2023.06
NVQ Level 3 - Professional food production -Chef
''Le Monde''Institute of Tourism And Hotel Studies
Athens 2005.09 - 2007.06
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food preparation
- Cost control
- Allergy awareness
- Relationship building
- Staff training and leadership
- Food safety and hygiene
Certification
- Level 2 Food hygiene and safety.
- ESOL Level 2 English language, Gateshead College.
Timeline
Prep chef
Sorella Sorella
2022.11 - 2026.03
NVQ Level 3 - Patisserie
Gateshead College
2022.09 - 2023.06
Chef De Partie
Hilton Hotels
2020.08 - 2022.10
Sous Chef
Petros restaurant
2019.03 - 2020.01
Prep Chef
''Alexandros''Greek Restaurant
2018.05 - 2019.01
NVQ Level 3 - Professional food production -Chef
''Le Monde''Institute of Tourism And Hotel Studies
2005.09 - 2007.06