Thomas Gardiner
Downham Market,Norfolk
Summary
I am currently in my 3rd year studying Motorsport Engineering at the University of Derby, and actively looking to start in the industry once I graduate. I think one of my strengths is that I don't have a set vision, so I am open to trying lots of different types of roles, to see what fits me best.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Grill Cook
Nando's
Ely, Cambridgeshire
08.2021 - Current
- Being able to work fast, to deliver customer orders in a timely manner, while creating food that is of a high standard, despite a number of record days, taking in over £8000 on the busiest days.
- Be able to effectively communicate with colleges, in order to manage orders, maintain quality, while also managing stock numbers in order to keep customers options open.
- Maintained high internal and external cleanliness and safety standard.
- Assisted in training new staff, to help improve speed, quality and technique.
Chef de Partie
Chilled Pubs
Repton, Derbyshire
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Was responsible for running two sections at the Bull's Head in Repton, serving pub style, high quality food.
- Being able to learn and understand a complex and often changing menu, and being able to adjust techniques and timings accordingly.
- Adapting to a more "traditional" kitchen style, adjusting my communication style in order to be more effective.
Education
A-Levels - Mathmatics, Chemistry, Physics
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Motorsport Engineering
University of Derby
Derby 09.2022 -
Skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and work logically to solve problems
- Effective communicator, being able to solve problems before they grow
- Strong understanding of MS Office and its products
- Able to use industry standard software; 2 years experience with SolidWorks including FEA 1 year experience using RaceStudio3 Occasional use of MATLAB and trying to gain more experience
- Baker's Award - Silver
Affiliations
- Played American Football at university, becoming treasurer for my final year. Being part of a physical team sport, taught me a lot, from trusting my teammates, to maintaining discipline. As well as gaining some finance skills, from being club treasurer.
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Chilled Pubs
10.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Motorsport Engineering
University of Derby
09.2022 -
Grill Cook
Nando's
08.2021 - Current
A-Levels - Mathmatics, Chemistry, Physics
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
09.2020 - 05.2022
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