- in my spare time I like to go fishing and going swimming, runs and gym and obviously going to see the best football team of all time Norwich city
thomas jarrett
norwich,norfolk
Summary
my grandparent owned a B&B and I was in the kitchen when I was 7 till I was 12 helping my granny serving customers and cooking the food with her I was brought up cooking and ever since being in a kitchen I've been dedicated to learn from amazing chefs I've worked with and soaking up all the knowledge like a sponge and showing that I want to learn. knowing where I stand in a kitchen and if I'm told to get on with something I get it done to there standards. Dedicated chef with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
relief chef
Marcus company
norwich, norfolk
03.2026 - Current
- My boss, Franky, then asked if I wanted to be a relief chef for the company, and now I run Kerry's on Saturdays, do all the ordering, and ensure that the kitchen is up to EHO standards while following all the HACCP guidelines.
- I work at The Stag in Salhouse, Black Barn in Salhouse, and Kerrys. Black Barn is a high-pressure place, doing 200 to 400 covers on a Sunday, and still managing to keep my cool.
Chef de Partie
marcus company
norwich, norfolk
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in efficient dessert ordering to enhance kitchen operations.
Supported food service excellence on pass to guarantee quality delivery to customers.
Mastered line cooking and dessert preparation achieving autonomy within three months. - Assisted in creating specials to enhance menu variety.
Contributed fillet of cod dish with linguine and a white wine roe and cockles sauce.
Supported preparation of linguine to complement main offerings. - Optimised menu offerings to reduce food costs and maximise gross profits while introducing innovative dishes.
commis chef
shoulder of mutton
norwich, norfolk
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and service as kitchen chef, ensuring quality and efficiency in all tasks.
- Oversaw food service operations at age 16, ensuring timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Executed tasks efficiently under pressure during peak hours, ensuring composure and delivering consistent quality.
- Maintained a high standard of kitchen hygiene, regularly cleaning work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated seamless kitchen operations during peak periods to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Assisted head chefs with menu creation, exercising creativity and forward-planning skills.
Education
hospitality and catering
City College Norwich
NorwichSkills
- Food hygiene
- Cooking
- Food safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- knife skills
- Inventory control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Creativity in dishes
Interests
Timeline
relief chef
Marcus company
03.2026 - Current
Chef de Partie
marcus company
08.2025 - Current
commis chef
shoulder of mutton
01.2024 - 08.2025
hospitality and catering
City College Norwich