Rhys Richards
Alfreton,Derbyshire
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a passion for cooking and a high-energy personality, excelling in cold food preparation and artistic presentation. Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset and adaptability in the kitchen, maintaining composure during rush hours while ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations. Committed to health and safety consciousness, showcasing leadership potential in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef de partie
Moorwood Collections
Alfreton, Derbyshire
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups whilst following traditional recipes.
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Averaged 50-100 Covers Per Day.
Warehouse worker
MyBeAwards
Birtley, Durham
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured safety standards with regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Streamlined workflow by creating efficient goods organisation system.
- Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
- Managed inventory control for seamless supply chain management.
- Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Completed daily checklists to maintain warehouse cleanliness standards.
- Operated pallet jacks safely, preventing workplace accidents.
- Performed manual lifting tasks responsibly, minimising risk of injury on the job site.
- Assembled products efficiently, facilitating timely order fulfilment.
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
Bar supervisor
K2 Nightclub
Consett, Durham
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Supervised team members to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Monitored bar equipment maintenance to avoid operational disruptions during service hours.
- Implemented new cocktail recipes, sparking interest amongst regular customers.
- Checked identification of customers to enforce age restriction laws on alcohol consumption.
- Maintained clean premises, promoting a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Handled difficult customers tactfully, ensuring minimum disruption to other guests.
- Collaborated with management on special events and theme nights generating fresh interest among patrons.
- Ensured a safe environment by strictly adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed cash flow, ensuring correct transaction procedures were followed.
- Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
- Served on average 200 to 500 customers a night.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Lit & Lat, Spanish, Business Studies
St Bede's Catholic School
Lanchester, Durham 09.2012 - 06.2017
Skills
- Cold food preparation
- Service-Oriented mindset
- Artistic presentation
- Passion for cooking
- Leadership potential
- Composure during rush hours
- Sanitation regulations compliance
- Health and safety consciousness
- High-Energy personality
- Adaptability in the kitchen
Certification
Food Hygiene Level 2
Allergens Level 2
Timeline
Chef de partie
Moorwood Collections
09.2022 - Current
Warehouse worker
MyBeAwards
02.2021 - 06.2022
Bar supervisor
K2 Nightclub
08.2018 - 12.2020
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Lit & Lat, Spanish, Business Studies
St Bede's Catholic School
09.2012 - 06.2017