PERSONAL SUMMARY:A highly motivated, hardworking and capable professional cook with a real passion for preparing many kind of meals from the world. Having a ‘hands on’ approach to all areas of the Kitchen. PERSONAL SKILLSEnjoy working with food -Focused-Creative-Open-DocileAREAS OF EXPERTISE Food Preparation-Planning Menus-Cost Control-Kitchen Hygiene-Catering-Food for special occasions /Events.Duties:Responsible for the operational management of the kitchen.Making sure that all health and safety requirements are met. In charge of the cooking, preparation and serving of meals and refreshments. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food Prepare and cook food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards Operate stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and microwavesKeeping the kitchen organised, ensuring utensils are placed in the correct place.Ensuring the kitchen is a safe environment to work in.Advising new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff.Carry out the preparatory work for creating dishes.Cooking, breakfast, lunch and evening meals.Checking food items on delivery and tidy them into cold storage.Prepare and present dishes so they are ready for guests at the right time.Ensure all the food produced is of the very highest standard and delicious.Serving classic English, French and modern European cuisine.Responsible for food stock control, ordering high quality vegetables and meat. Preparing food for both public visitors and private event guests i.e. weddings etc. Introducing & developing new dishes & measuring consistency and performance.Meal preparation and menu planning.Ensuring the kitchen is maintained and cleaned to the highest level Assisting with the preparation of all foods required for visitors, staff & guests.SKILLS:recruiting, training and developing staffleadership and management skillsability to control a budget and work with figures ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions high standards of cleanliness and hygiene stamina with the ability to cope in a hot and busy kitchen ability to deal calmly with unexpected situations and crises