Raymond dokothum
Sheffield,County
Summary
I have always had passion for food and cooking. My dad is a retired chef so i learnt a lot from watching him create excellent food. Although i joined the industry late i have been able to progress easily because my hard work and positive attitude
Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and good knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards.
I have spent about 6-8 years working in kitchens and have picked up on different skills
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef De Partie
kenwood hall hotel
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2021.08 - Current
Chef
Taco Bell
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2020.10 - 2021.07
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
Sandwich Artist
subway
Sheffield, County
2018.02 - 2020.09
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other menu items according to uniformity, presentation and portioning standards.
- Thoroughly cleaned food preparation areas, tools and equipment, maintaining faultless hygiene standards.
- Greeted regular guests by name and established friendly rapport when taking orders.
- Provided clear, accurate product information to address dietary restrictions and food allergies.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organised working areas to maximise efficiency.
- Prepared sandwiches and other menu offerings in line with quality, portion and timeframe targets.
Grill Chef
McDonald's
Sheffield, County
2016.08 - 2018.10
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Distributed food to team members in high-volume environment.
- Purchased supplies to maintain consistent inventory.
- Sliced, cut and tenderised meat and vegetables before grilling.
- Supervised and trained grill cooks to practise quality standards and good work ethics.
Video Director
sheffield live tv station
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2016.08 - 2016.10
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs and achieve stable supply chains.
- Resolved staff and client issues effectively and efficiently, enhancing business performance and growth.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Strategised long-term business needs, driving customer feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
- Developed strategic partnerships to expand client base.
Customer Service Assistant
Marks & Spencer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2014.12 - 2015.01
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns.
- Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
- Assisted customers with product complaints, logging issues for investigation and providing replacement items.
- Replenished store inventory regularly, monitoring stock demands to appropriately address customer needs.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
Customer Service Assistant
JD Sports
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2012.02 - 2013.10
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns.
- Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
- Assisted customers with product complaints, logging issues for investigation and providing replacement items.
- Identified service issues and contributed ideas to improve quality-of-service levels.
- Maintained spotlessly clean sales floors, organising merchandise for visually-appealing displays.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
- Guaranteed positive customer experiences by efficiently resolving customer concerns and complaints.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - music technology
Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
Nottingham 2012.02 - 2013.09
GCSEs - Math, English, Science, History, Geography, English
King Edward VII School
Sheffield 2007.02 - 2009.09
Skills
- Utensils knowledge
- Food allergy understanding
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Food preparation techniques
- Meal preparation
- Signature dish creation
- Portion and cost control
- Banquets and catering
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Chef De Partie
kenwood hall hotel
2021.08 - Current
Chef
Taco Bell
2020.10 - 2021.07
Sandwich Artist
subway
2018.02 - 2020.09
Grill Chef
McDonald's
2016.08 - 2018.10
Video Director
sheffield live tv station
2016.08 - 2016.10
Customer Service Assistant
Marks & Spencer
2014.12 - 2015.01
Customer Service Assistant
JD Sports
2012.02 - 2013.10
NVQ Level 3 - music technology
Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
2012.02 - 2013.09
GCSEs - Math, English, Science, History, Geography, English
King Edward VII School
2007.02 - 2009.09