TOM VAUGHAN
Ruthin,N. Wales
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with expertise in food preparation, presentation, and quality control. Skilled in knife handling techniques, creativity in dish creation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Proficient in inventory management, machinery maintenance, and efficient assembly line operations. Strong communication abilities ensure seamless collaboration with waitstaff to enhance customer satisfaction. Dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through precision and passion for culinary excellence.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop culinary skills, organisation, and communication.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Sue Chef
Jacques Wine Bar
Ruthin
2025.04 - 2026.01
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
Senior Sue Chef
No11
Ruthin
2025.07 - 2025.11
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
Production Operative
Bimeda
Denbigh
2025.01 - 2025.04
- Job involved the following:
- Production & Packaging: Operating, setting up, and monitoring machinery to produce and package animal health products.
- Compliance: Ensuring all procedures follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Documentation: Accurately recording, initialling, and dating all production activities and batch records.
- Quality Control: Inspecting finished products and reporting any errors, deviations, or machine malfunctions immediately.
- Maintenance & Safety: Cleaning equipment and work areas, adhering to health and safety regulations, and using personal protective equipment.
- Logistics: Handling goods inward and moving packed products to designated warehouse areas.
Production Operative
Clifford Jones Timber
Ruthin
2022.06 - 2025.01
- Maintaining the machinery during production in order to keep the line running and have closely observed what the maintenance engineer does when dealing with breakdowns in order to better maintain them myself. Any issues are normally dealt with minimal delays depending on the severity, and I frequently have the highest level of output, while supporting the supervisor with machine breakdowns.
- Enhanced production efficiency with meticulous machine maintenance.
- Operated machinery to meet daily production targets.
- Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
Production Line Operative
Blazers Fuels, Newbridge Energy
Ruthin
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Gained knowledge and experience in using hydraulic presses that were associated with the briquet line through working alongside the team in charge of operating the heavy machinery. The factory experiences frequent breakdowns that require the ability to quickly adapt the line while continuing to deliver output. These situations required effective communication and a willingness to learn on the job.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostered a cooperative working environment.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by promptly addressing machine malfunctions.
- Coordinated closely with other departments, facilitated smooth workflow across units.
Assembly Operative
Fluid Power Initiatives
Ruthin
2019.05 - 2019.10
- Preparing and packing parts for fluid lines in cars. This job required a high level of precision and diligence due to high profile clients such as Red Bull Racing and Aston Martin. My employment for this company ended due to their largest customer going bankrupt so as a result I was made redundant.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and equipment, prevented unforeseen breakdowns...
- Packed final products for safe transportation to distribution centres.
- Upheld high cleanliness standards within work environment, followed good manufacturing practices.
Assembly Operative
Ivor Williams
Cynwyd
2015.05 - 2019.03
- Manufacturing trailers as part of an assembly team, often working with others and operating machinery.
- Assembled components, improved overall productivity levels at the factory.
- Operated hand tools in line with health and safety guidelines, ensuring personnel wellbeing.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions for successful product construction.
- Maintained safety standards by strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Achieved fast assembly times with strong focus on speed and accuracy.
Sous Chef
Three Pigeons Inn
Graigfechan
2012.04 - 2015.05
- Was trusted with the responsibility of running the kitchen when the head chef was away, overseeing numerous aspects of the business such as stock take and food ordering. Also had the opportunity of meeting different representatives of companies who were selling products in order to give my personal input regarding the menu.
Commis
On The Hill
Ruthin
2011.01 - 2012.03
- I was placed in charge or preparation and plating of starters and desserts. This role provided me with the knowledge and experience I needed for my future position as Sous Chef at the Three Pigeons Inn.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Catering
Coleg Cambria
NVQ Level 2 - Catering
Coleg Cambria
Health and Hygiene Certificates
Coleg Cambria
FAA Level 3 - First Aid
Coleg Cambria
Skills
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Creativity in dishes
- Passion for food presentation
- Knife handling techniques
- Communication with waitstaff
- Efficient loading and unloading
- Assembly line experience
- Machinery maintenance understanding
- Quality Control
- Inventory management
Certification
- Catering NVQ Level 1 and 2.
- Health Hygiene Certificates.
- FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work.
Timeline
Senior Sue Chef
No11
2025.07 - 2025.11
Senior Sue Chef
Jacques Wine Bar
2025.04 - 2026.01
Production Operative
Bimeda
2025.01 - 2025.04
Production Operative
Clifford Jones Timber
2022.06 - 2025.01
Production Line Operative
Blazers Fuels, Newbridge Energy
2021.01 - 2022.05
Assembly Operative
Fluid Power Initiatives
2019.05 - 2019.10
Assembly Operative
Ivor Williams
2015.05 - 2019.03
Sous Chef
Three Pigeons Inn
2012.04 - 2015.05
Commis
On The Hill
2011.01 - 2012.03
NVQ Level 1 - Catering
Coleg Cambria
NVQ Level 2 - Catering
Coleg Cambria
Health and Hygiene Certificates
Coleg Cambria
FAA Level 3 - First Aid
Coleg Cambria