Peter Smirthwaite
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced breakfast chef with 15 years at Premier Inn, demonstrating strong culinary skills and commitment to quality service. Reliable and punctual, consistently arriving early for shifts. Seeking full-time opportunities to leverage expertise in a new environment, ideally located near Dakota Hotel at Manchester Airport i live roughly a 5 minute walk away. Proven ability to balance work and family commitments effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Breakfast chef
Whitbread PLC
Manchester, Manchester
04.2011 - Current
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations throughout kitchen area.
- Handled special requests from patrons efficiently, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands and dietary requirements from customers.
- Conducted routine inspections of food supplies for superior freshness and quality assurance.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff for smooth operations during busy hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure strict hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst preparing multiple orders simultaneously.
- Prepared high-quality breakfast meals for guest satisfaction.
- Ensured correct presentation, cooking and presentation of breakfast dishes in line with standards of Head Chef.
- Completed relevant health and safety due diligence in line with company policy.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
Skills
- Preparation of breakfast dishes
- Patience under pressure
- Kitchen cleaning duties
- Hygiene consciousness
- Kitchen safety adherence
- Buffet working
- Positive attitude
- Stock rotation
- Food safety standards
- Incoming food order management
- Buffet-style catering
- Strong work ethic
- Health and Safety regulations
Timeline
Breakfast chef
Whitbread PLC
04.2011 - Current