Amy Carruthers

I'm a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant with hands-on cooking experience with a strong background in fast-paced pub kitchens. Skilled in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards, with the ability to step into chef duties when needed. My colleagues would describe me as a quick learner and team player who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering quality food and smooth kitchen operations.

I'm extremely passionate about hospitality and committed to exceeding and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Kitchen Assistant - The Railway Inn - Congleton, Cheshire East

(2021-03 - 2025-02)

• Daily food preparation tasks including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Prepared and cooked a range of pub meals including sandwiches, lasagnas, steak and ale pie roasts.
• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and utensils.
• Took on chef responsibilities, managing food orders.
• Ensured all food was cooked and served in line with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Cleaned down kitchen equipment and surfaces, ensuring cleanliness was maintained at all times.
• Work closely with FOH staff to coordinate timely and accurate meal service.
• Trained New staff and contributed to a positive well-organised kitchen team environment.
• Completed assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Emptied and maintained trash cans and outdoor dumpster area.
• Portioned and wrapped food or placed food directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or dishwasher.
• Cleaned kitchen floors by regularly sweeping, mopping and removing spills.
• Properly labeled and stored food items in the refrigerator and freezer.

Kitchen Assistant - The Railway Inn - Congleton, Cheshire East

(2025-07)

Kitchen Assistant - Sandstone Care - Congleton, Cheshire East

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

• Daily food preparation tasks including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Prepared and cooked a range of pub meals including sandwiches, lasagnas, steak and ale pie roasts.
• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and utensils.
• Took on chef responsibilities, managing food orders.
• Ensured all food was cooked and served in line with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Cleaned down kitchen equipment and surfaces, ensuring cleanliness was maintained at all times.
• Work closely with FOH staff to coordinate timely and accurate meal service.
• Trained New staff and contributed to a positive well-organised kitchen team environment.

GCSE - Congleton High School (2016-09 - 2021-07)