Tommy Neave
Front Of House, Back Of House
Hertford
Summary
I have worked for a year in hospitality. Starting off as a runner at Pizza Express and working my way up to eventually become a Trainee Chef with the intention of continuing to become a Chef. The progression throughout my time at Pizza Express has shown that I am eager and always looking for improvement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Chef
Pizza Express
Hertford
2022.03 - Current
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for [Type] chef.
- Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Runner
Pizza Express
Hertford
2021.06 - 2022.03
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Directly interacted with customers at each location to build loyalty.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Provided excellent customer service while meeting challenging time goals.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Sanitized tables and followed proper cleaning methods to avoid food borne illnesses.
- Refilled condiments on each table between guests or during slow periods.
- Assisted servers with table settings and beverage refills to support high-volume shifts.
Education
Sixth Form - BTEC Sport
Richard Hale School
Hertford, England 2001.04 -
Skills
Stock rotation
Cleanliness and sanitation
Effective communication
Ingredient station set up
Food plating and presentation
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management
Guest relations management
High-volume dining
Accomplishments
I play rugby for Hertford RFC and Richard Hale School. For both teams I have played in the best team often being very vocal on and off the pitch expressing my opinions and contributing to the teams. I am a huge sport fan and I love to incorporate sport into my life and it is something I am extremely passionate about.
Timeline
Trainee Chef
Pizza Express
2022.03 - Current
Runner
Pizza Express
2021.06 - 2022.03
Sixth Form - BTEC Sport
Richard Hale School
2001.04 -