Sandesh B K
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dependable and efficient Back of House professional with solid experience in kitchen operations, food preparation, and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Skilled in organisation, stock management, cleaning routines, and supporting chefs during busy service. Known for working well under pressure, communicating clearly with team members, and consistently contributing to smooth and efficient kitchen performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen assistant
Sea Lanes
Canary Wharf, City of London
2026.05 - Current
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimize food contamination.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
Kitchen Assistant
Papaya
Northfield, London
2025.09 - 2026.06
- Helped chefs by preparing food and setting up the work station.
- Ensured full compliance with HACCP and food safety rules.
- Followed FIFO procedures and kept kitchen supplies refilled.
- Handled tandoor section by making naan breads.
- Operated commercial dishwashing and ensured all crockery, cutlery, and equipment were cleaned and sanitized.
Education
Bachelors - computer science
University Of West London
London 2025.09 -
Skills
- Allergen Awareness
- Food Safety & HACCP Knowledge
- Stock rotation (FIFO)
- Time Management & Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Teamwork and communication
- Basic food Preparation
LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
Nepali
Native
PROJECTS
Stock Rotation and Kitchen Storage Improvement Project, Took Part in restructuring the dry, chilled, and frozen storage areas using a clear FIFO system, improving stock accuracy, reducing waste, and helping the kitchen team access ingredients faster during service.
Certification
- Hospitality compliance training- CPL learning(completed 2026)
- Food Safety Level 2, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Emergency First Aid, Manual Handling, COSHH, GDPR, Equality & Diversity, Allergen Awareness, Slips, Trips & Falls, ALPS.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Sea Lanes
2026.05 - Current
Bachelors - computer science
University Of West London
2025.09 -
Kitchen Assistant
Papaya
2025.09 - 2026.06