Rachael Tayingana
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Motivated and safety-focused professional with more than 10 years experience' within the catering and hospitality industry, including airport catering environments. Currently working as a Chef in the UK while actively transitioning into a dedicated Health & Safety career.
I hold an NQF level 6 qualification in Safety Management from the University of South Africa(UNISA) and am currently studying the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety, demonstrating my commitment to developing my professional knowledge and progressing into Health & Safety roles.
Experienced in working within environments where food safety ,workplace safety, risk awareness, hygiene, safe systems of work and compliance are essential. I am particularly interested in developing practical experience in the health and safety management systems, risk assessment, workplace inspections, incident prevention and compliance
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie
HMS Host UK Limited
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
- Adhered to strict health and safety guidelines, contributing to a compliant and safe kitchen environment.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation, and handling, minimising risks associated with food safety.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to comply with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of foodborne illnesses.
- Identified and reported hazards and unsafe conditions, ensuring a safer working environment for all staff.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with all kitchen and restaurant staff, fostering a harmonious and productive workplace.
- Led by example, upholding high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and personal presentation in the kitchen.
- Completed required workplace training and complied with company policies and procedures
Sous Chef
The Real Food co
PRETORIA, Gauteng
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Monitored food quality, reviewing plating and presentation to maintain highest quality standards.
- Collaborated with the Head Chef to refine and update the menu, keeping offerings fresh and aligned with current culinary trends.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Arranged food on plates according to restaurant guidelines for presentation. according to restaurant artistic guidelines for an attractive presentation.
Education
NQF level 6 - Safety Management
University of South Africa(UNISA)
Pretoria01-2016
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Nebosh
Manchester, MANSkills
- COSHH awareness
- Manual handling awareness
- Quality control
- Accident and incident prevention
- HACCP compliance
- Food allergy awareness
- Food safety and hygiene
- Health and safety consciousness
- Workplace and hazard identification
Timeline
Chef de Partie
HMS Host UK Limited
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
The Real Food co
01.2016 - 10.2022
NQF level 6 - Safety Management
University of South Africa(UNISA)
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Nebosh