- Horse care and management
- Reading
- Showing my horses
Rachael Coupe
Barnoldswick,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated Chef experienced in diverse culinary environments, specialising in home cooking and gastro pub fare. Delivered exceptional food quality and presentation through strong work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety and knowledgeable in allergen procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Pendle Village Mill
Brierfield, Lancashire
04.2024 - 08.2026
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Managed inventory, placing orders for supplies while adhering to budget constraints.
- Catered for special events, customising menus to client specifications for memorable occasions.
- Collaborated with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Talked to customers about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals to individual needs.
- Experimented with new dish creations by incorporating customer recommendations and feedback.
Store Assistant
Aldi
Barnoldswick, Lancashire
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed stock levels on shelves, ensuring products were readily available for customers.
- Managed stock levels on the shop floor, restocking items to maintain optimal inventory.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Maintained a tidy and organised store environment, adhering to company cleanliness standards.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Greeted customers upon entry, offering assistance and guidance to improve shopping experience.
- Monitored expiration dates of products, removing out-of-date items to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on their preferences.
- Processed transactions at the till, handling cash and card payments efficiently.
Factory Worker
Trevon Industrial Finishers
Colne, Lancashire
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Packed and secured items for shipment without damage.
- Kept tools and equipment organised and in good working condition.
- Packed finished products meticulously, preparing them for shipment while minimising damage.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Equine studies
Manchester City College
Blackburn01-2006
Skills
- Food hygiene
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Dietary consultation
- Quality control
- Time management
- Visual merchandising
- Stock rotation
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Food preparation techniques
- Kitchen management
- Passion for food presentation
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Food storage principles
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food plating and presentation
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Multitasking efficiency
- Staff supervision
- Recipes and menu planning
- Nutrition knowledge
- Portion and cost control
- Time management mastery
- Baking and pastry creation
- Sauce creation
- HACCP guidelines familiarity
Interests
Timeline
Chef
Pendle Village Mill
04.2024 - 08.2026
Store Assistant
Aldi
03.2022 - 03.2024
Factory Worker
Trevon Industrial Finishers
08.2021 - 02.2022
NVQ Level 1 - Equine studies
Manchester City College