Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Thomas Lyons Davies

Chester,Cheshire

Summary

A dedicated employee, experienced in food preparation, kitchen management, and customer service. Proficient in time management, teamwork, and operating point-of-sale systems, complemented by strong communication skills and a Level 2 certification in food hygiene and allergens. Adept at maintaining cleanliness standards and ensuring health and safety compliance. Understanding of workplace hierarchy to optimise workflow.

I am a motivated individual seeking opportunities to apply my transferable skills and knowledge in a dynamic working environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Prep Chef, Kitchen Porter & Service

Big Lola's Taqueria
Chester
12.2022 - Current
  • Follow recipes to maintain consistency across all dishes served.
  • Prepare veg, meats, sauces for quick assembly during busy hours.
  • Manage waste efficiently reducing unnecessary expenditure on unused produce.
  • Enhance kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organisation.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensure safe working environment at all times.

Prep Chef and Kitchen Porter

Elite Bistro Ltd
Chester
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supported kitchen staff by promptly preparing ingredients as per chef's request.
  • Stored food items properly preventing spoilage or cross-contamination.
  • Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations, ensured safe working environment at all times.

Seasonal Worker - Cashier

Tesco
Chester
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed queue effectively during peak hours for seamless checkout process.
  • Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
  • Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Assistant Coach

Primal MMA Academy
St. Asaph
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire team to consistently achieve against individual goals.
  • Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different individuals.
  • Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.

Nandoca

Nandos
Chester
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

A-Levels - History: C; English Literature: D; Government & Politics: D

Catholic High School
Chester
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Maths: 4; Eng Lang: 6; Eng Lit: 6; History: 6; Combined Sci: 4-4; Music: 4; Computer Sci: 3; RE: 3

Catholic High School
Chester
09.2013 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Time management
  • Teamwork and independence
  • Communication skills & customer service
  • Point of sale operation
  • Food hygiene and allergens (Level 2)
  • Food preparation & kitchen management
  • Food storage organisation
  • Cleanliness awareness
  • Health and safety consciousness
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Affiliations

  • I enjoy camping and fishing when I'm not in the Jiu Jitsu gym.

Certification

I have a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and run & coach an entry level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Prep Chef, Kitchen Porter & Service

Big Lola's Taqueria
12.2022 - Current

Prep Chef and Kitchen Porter

Elite Bistro Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022

Seasonal Worker - Cashier

Tesco
12.2021 - 02.2022

Nandoca

Nandos
06.2021 - 10.2021

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Assistant Coach

Primal MMA Academy
07.2019 - 09.2020

A-Levels - History: C; English Literature: D; Government & Politics: D

Catholic High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

GCSEs - Maths: 4; Eng Lang: 6; Eng Lit: 6; History: 6; Combined Sci: 4-4; Music: 4; Computer Sci: 3; RE: 3

Catholic High School
09.2013 - 07.2018
Thomas Lyons Davies