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Sarah Hudson

NOTTINGHAM,ENG

Summary

Dedicated professional with comprehensive certifications in Level 3 food safety and hygiene, allergen awareness, medical diet, and COSHH. Holds an up-to-date DBS certificate, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene while supporting organisational goals.

Creative chef with progressive kitchen experience, attention to detail and confident leadership style. Keeps kitchen staff focused and performing above expectations to meet high demands. Versed in budgeting, supply management and team building.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

School chef supervisor

Taylor Shaw
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2020 - 11.2025

Coordinated meal preparation and service for 150 pupils daily, working effectively with kitchen team and midday staff to maintain quality standards.

  • Managed team of chefs, ensuring high-quality food preparation.
  • Provided daily oversight of kitchen operations, resulting in smooth service.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks ensuring uninterrupted kitchen operations.
  • Maintained stock control systems reducing wastage and lowering costs.

Supported housing officer

MTVH
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.1998 - 12.2018
  • Advised tenants on their rights and responsibilities fostering mutual respect between landlords and occupants.
  • Handled eviction proceedings within legal guidelines; ensuring fair treatment of all parties involved.
  • Improved tenant retention through proactive engagement strategies aimed at addressing concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify potential improvements in housing provisions.
  • Facilitated resident meetings, leading to better communication and understanding between tenants and management.

Chef manager

Sodexo
Nottingham
09.1995 - 08.1998

Delivered corporate and event hospitality services that enhanced client experiences At Nottingham Evening Post

Education

City & Guilds - 706/1&2 -707/1&2

Basingstoke Technical College
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09/1983 - 05/1985

GCSEs - English, maths, history, geography and science

Cranbourne comprehensive school
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09/1978 - 05/1983

Skills

Level 3 food safety and hygiene

Up-to-date DBS certificate

Allergen awareness certification

Medical diet certification

COSHH certification

  • Basic computer literacy
  • HACCP standards familiarity
  • Product ordering efficiency
  • Knowledge of allergen laws
  • Large-Scale catering
  • Food preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Training and Development
  • Budget controls
  • School catering

Affiliations

  • Travel, socialising with family and friends, fitness classes and baking

Timeline

School chef supervisor

Taylor Shaw
10.2020 - 11.2025

Supported housing officer

MTVH
10.1998 - 12.2018

Chef manager

Sodexo
09.1995 - 08.1998

City & Guilds - 706/1&2 -707/1&2

Basingstoke Technical College
09/1983 - 05/1985

GCSEs - English, maths, history, geography and science

Cranbourne comprehensive school
09/1978 - 05/1983
Sarah Hudson