Serge Tassin
Richmond Upon Thames
Summary
Reliable and hardworking kitchen porter with broad experience in hospitality, catering, and customer service. Skilled in maintaining clean, organised kitchen environments, supporting food prep, and upholding high hygiene standards. Adaptable, efficient, and a strong team player with excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant (Freelance)
Various Restaurants & Catering Services, London
03.2025 - Current
- Maintain clean, well-organised kitchen environments across multiple high-volume restaurants and catering venues in London.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability across varied teams and fast-paced workplace settings.
- Efficiently carry out dishwashing, cleaning, and food prep duties to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
Kitchen Assistant
The White Cross
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Washing up.
- Food preparation.
- Ensured a clean, well-organised kitchen by maintaining stations and storage areas to high standards.
- Handled waste removal, floor cleaning, and wall washing.
Kitchen Porter
Jackson + Rye
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Washing up.
- Cleaned and prepped produce, ingredients, and equipment to streamline kitchen operations.
- Daily and weekly kitchen cleaning duties.
- Supported kitchen staff during peak times, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
Customer Service Advisor
B&Q
02.2013 - 03.2018
- Worked in busy DIY store's gardening department, handling a range of garden supplies like plants, small trees, garden furniture, patio, and outdoor products.
- Assisted customers with purchasing choices, identified needs and used product expertise to suggest appropriate options.
- Placed and picked orders for home delivery and in-store collection.
Sale Assistant
Ryman Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Processed sales efficiently and ensured a positive customer experience through attentive service.
- Processed deliveries, restocked sales areas and stockroom.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards by cleaning and organising windows and point of sale displays.
Chef
The Roebuck
10.2003 - 08.2007
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Maintained well-organised mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inspected food deliveries to ensure top-quality ingredients met restaurant standards
- Upheld rigorous hygiene and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Sale Assistant
FDB Retailers Ltd
07.1998 - 07.2003
- Processed cash and card payments during busy shopping periods and minimised customer waiting times.
- Received and managed deliveries within tight deadlines.
- Cultivated excellent customer relationships by providing helpful, friendly and attentive service.
Education
CAP (NVQ Level 1) Electrical -
Lycee Professionnel Guynemer
Dunkerque, France07-1982
BEPC (GCSEs) -
Lycée Paul Langevin
Avesnes-les-Aubert, France07-1980
Skills
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication
- Strong customer service skills
- Efficiently prioritizing tasks in fast-paced situations
- Understanding of food hygiene standards
- Safe food storage practices
- Experienced in chemical safety protocols
LANGUAGES
French: First Language
English: C2 Proficient
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Passionate about gaming, both as a player and follower of industry trends; enjoy immersive experiences and strategic thinking.
- Enthusiastic about building custom gaming PCs and staying updated with the latest advancements in technology and hardware.
- Love discovering new countries and cultures, with a particular passion for experiencing local cuisines and food traditions.
- Enjoy watching films and series, discovering new music across streaming platforms, and curating a personal media collection.
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant (Freelance)
Various Restaurants & Catering Services, London
03.2025 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
The White Cross
11.2021 - 02.2025
Kitchen Porter
Jackson + Rye
05.2018 - 09.2021
Customer Service Advisor
B&Q
02.2013 - 03.2018
Sale Assistant
Ryman Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2012
Chef
The Roebuck
10.2003 - 08.2007
Sale Assistant
FDB Retailers Ltd
07.1998 - 07.2003
CAP (NVQ Level 1) Electrical -
Lycee Professionnel Guynemer
BEPC (GCSEs) -
Lycée Paul Langevin