Rimvydas Kamarauskas
Croydon,Lewisham
Summary
Hardworking Line Chef with a 4-year background in the food and hospitality industry. Adept at working in high-volume restaurants that require quick food preparation. Outstanding communication skills and an excellent understanding of food safety rules. Expertise in basic kitchen cleaning tasks and restocking food items.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Chef
JD WetherSpoon
Epsom, Surrey
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated line operations by replenishing items per Head Chef requirements, enhancing product availability.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
- Maintained clean, safe working stations, upholding high standards of safety and hygiene across all tasks.
- Ensured cleanliness of food preparation areas by regularly cleaning and organising workspaces.
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Accommodated special customer requests to meet dietary needs and reduce allergen risks.
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
Line Chef
Wagamama
Wimbledon, Surrey
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored freezer and refrigerator temperatures to ensure optimal produce quality and safety.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Oversaw line work processes to ensure consistent quality, quantity and presentation of dishes.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Preserved kitchen equipment to prevent damages and breakdowns.
- Designed presentation and plating standards to promote quality.
- Managed procurement of ingredients and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and inventory control.
- Calculated food requirements and labor costs to stay at par with budget.
Sous Chef
Honest Burgers
Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
- Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
QC Supervisor
Five Guys Ltd
Croydon, Surrey
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Used expert communication and organisation skills to liaise between cross-functional teams, facilitating overall project success.
- Ensured thorough risk management procedures throughout project lifecycle, from [Task] to [Task].
- Coordinated activities for team of various manufacturing workers.
- Measured quality standards against agreed KPIs, implementing strategic recommendations as required to aid efficient project delivery.
- Arranged manufacturing schedules to minimise downtime.
- Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - confectionery / Business and management
DTVM
Lithuania, Daugai, Alytus county05-2019
Skills
- Ingredient prioritisation
- Food hygiene standards
- HACCP programs
- Station stocking
- Food allergy understanding
- Recruiting and training
- Staff supervision
- Excellent communication
- Grill operation
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient preparation
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Italian
Lithuanian
Certification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene And Safety Certificate
- COSHH
- Food Allergy Awareness
Timeline
Line Chef
JD WetherSpoon
10.2022 - 04.2023
Line Chef
Wagamama
02.2022 - 09.2022
Sous Chef
Honest Burgers
03.2021 - 06.2022
QC Supervisor
Five Guys Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - confectionery / Business and management
DTVM