TAKUE Chinyani
St Helens,Merseyside
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking individual with strong work ethic and keen eye for cleanliness, ensuring well-organised and hygienic kitchen environment. Demonstrates excellent teamwork and communication skills, paired with ability to adapt quickly to new tasks and environments. Ready to contribute to productive and efficient kitchen operation in kitchen assistance role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen porter
Mint People
Manchester, united kingdom
04.2025 - Current
- Organised deliveries by sorting and storing efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen operations through effective waste disposal management.
- Adhered to procedures for handling cleaning solutions to ensure safety for all.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and utensils to uphold hygiene standards.
- Addressed spills and broken glassware promptly to maintain safety in the workplace.
- Followed health and safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Supported a pleasant dining experience by keeping cutlery and crockery clean.
Prep Assistant
Zizzi
Nottingham
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.
- Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
- Helped prevent dishwasher drainage issues through regular cleaning and correct chemical use, in line with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Supported waiting staff and other team members in completing tasks.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Distributed food to waiting staff in a timely manner.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Worked closely with chefs to prepare special diets meeting individual dietary requirements.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables for use in food preparation improving chef productivity levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of utensils and equipment resulting in a hygienic working environment.
Kitchen Assistance
Frankies & Benny’s
Nottingham
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided optimal assistance to the General Manager and handled a variety of tasks.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
- Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.
- Catered to allergies and modified diets with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practices and reporting non-compliance to senior staff.
- Actively inspected food preparation and storage areas, ensuring proper sanitation and cleanliness standards.
- Prepared hot, healthy meals for elderly residents, including those with modified texture diets.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
Kitchen Porter
Gusto Restaurant
Nottingham
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Cleaned kitchen and organised cooking utensils.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
- Uphold consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
- Checked dining area supplies and promptly replenished low stock.
- Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
Education
Diploma Of Higher Education -
Nottingham College
NottinghamGCSEs - undefined
Top valley Academy
NottinghamSkills
- Maintenance of clean workspaces
- Basic knife handling
- Familiar with kitchen standards
- Understanding kitchen hierarchy
- Basic cooking knowledge
Timeline
Kitchen porter
Mint People
04.2025 - Current
Prep Assistant
Zizzi
02.2022 - 03.2023
Kitchen Assistance
Frankies & Benny’s
10.2020 - 11.2021
Kitchen Porter
Gusto Restaurant
04.2018 - 07.2020
GCSEs - undefined
Top valley Academy
Diploma Of Higher Education -
Nottingham College