Rafal Staniszewski
St.Andrews,Fife
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in culinary preparation and assistance, complemented by exceptional computer literacy. Demonstrates high stress tolerance and pressure handling abilities, ensuring meticulousness and order in all tasks. Proven teamwork skills and readiness for intensive work, including shift work, supported by high physical fitness and resistance to stress. Committed to delivering quality results with passion and dedication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Junior Sous Chef
Forgans Restaurant
St.Andrews, Fife
2021.05 - 2024.09
- Handled preparation and cooking of various dishes and desserts
- Monitored stock levels and checked deliveries
- Maintained impeccable food safety and hygiene standards
- Oversaw kitchen operations, guaranteeing high standards and timely serving
Senior Chef de Partie
Forgans Restaurant
St.Andrews, Fife
2014.09 - 2021.07
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Executed daily mise-en-place duties diligently, ensuring seamless kitchen operations.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
Chef de Partie
GrillHouse Restaurants
St.Andrews, Fife
2011.08 - 2014.07
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups whilst following traditional recipes.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
Kitchen porter
Pizza Express
St.Andrews, Fife
2009.07 - 2011.06
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Electrician-Technician
Zespół Szkół im. Oddziału Partyzanckiego AK Jędrus
Polaniec, Poland 1997.08 - 2000.06
Skills
- Culinary Preparation and Assistance
- Computer literacy
- Stress tolerance
- Pressure handling
- meticulousness and ability to maintain order
- teamwork skills
- readiness for intensive work (including shift work)
- high physical fitness
- resistance to stress
- commitment and passion for work
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Forgans Restaurant
2021.05 - 2024.09
Senior Chef de Partie
Forgans Restaurant
2014.09 - 2021.07
Chef de Partie
GrillHouse Restaurants
2011.08 - 2014.07
Kitchen porter
Pizza Express
2009.07 - 2011.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Electrician-Technician
Zespół Szkół im. Oddziału Partyzanckiego AK Jędrus
1997.08 - 2000.06