
JohnTillman
Commis Chef
Passionate about cooking and a fast learner, I am a commis chef but with great talent and will to learn more. I have served several restaurants and hotels and wish to work for a hotel that has high reputation. I want to be able to face all kinds of challenges. Be it a culinary challenge or a stressful time, I know I have the passion that makes me more energetic and therefore enables me to face all conditions.
Professional Experience
Food Basket
Commis Chef June 2013 to Present 13 years & 1 month
I work on kitchen inventories. Selecting the right food items after checking for freshness and quality.
I also supervise the kitchen staff and check the cleaning of the kitchen utensils and machinery.
Responsible for dishing out the food and garnighing of the dish is my responsibility.
I also supervise the kitchen staff and check the cleaning of the kitchen utensils and machinery.
Responsible for dishing out the food and garnighing of the dish is my responsibility.
Burgers and Tacos
Commis Chef February 2004 to May 2010 6 years & 4 months
Responsible for working with the Head Chef to improve kitchen staff and create menu that was different and attractive.
It was my responsibility to introduce procedures to improve hygiene standards and better menu plans.
Seasonal promotions and menu diversions was also my responsibility
It was my responsibility to introduce procedures to improve hygiene standards and better menu plans.
Seasonal promotions and menu diversions was also my responsibility
Helen's Kitchen Diner
Commis Chef April 2001 to January 2004 2 years & 10 months
Responsible for cutting, dicing and preparing all ready items for the chefs to use. I was also responsible for looking after the orders and ensuring tht it was ready within a short time.
It was my duty to follow instructions and garnish techniques explained by the Head Chef.
Explaining Diner's service policies and rules to new kitchen staff members was my duty.
It was my duty to follow instructions and garnish techniques explained by the Head Chef.
Explaining Diner's service policies and rules to new kitchen staff members was my duty.
Education
London College
BS Nutrition and Culinary Art (September 1996 to May 2000)
Silver Stone School
GCE Advanced Level (August 1992 to May 1994)
Personal Skills
Devoted
Enthusiastic
Productive
Technical Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Hob Management
- Kitchen Hygiene
- Customer Relations
- Kitchen Equipment Cleaning
- Utensil Usage
- Planning and Creating
- Nutrition and Value of Food
- Service Improvement
Personal
Home Address
56, By the Bridge Flats, London, United KingdomRelocation
YesFreelance Available
YesDate of Birth
1976/04/04Gender
MaleNationality
United KingdomMarital Status
MarriedDriving License
YesLanguages
Spanish
Elementary ProficiencyEnglish (UK)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyFrench
Elementary ProficiencyActivities & Interests
Pool
Meet People
Cycling
Gardening
Ski
Taking Bath