Chris B

Chef at Gentings Casino

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SheffieldMember since July 31, 2026

CommunicationTeam workTime managementAttendance and punctualityPlumbingFood Production and CookingLeadershipGeneral repairs

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About

I have completed my first year at Hillsborough college where I studied for BTEC Sport Level 2. Through my BTEC, I have learnt a lot about the human body in relation to sport and I have also increased my physical abilities, especially in football. I really enjoyed this subject as it involved practical work as well as team work, both of which I feel I am well suited to.

Here I have shown that I hold a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality. During my time at college, I have utilised all available resources and found that my literacy and numeracy skills have improved a great deal. I have also made some very good friends and who I enjoy socialising with.

As I have developed a good level of time management skills through college. As of this year I have decided to change my choice of course to do plumbing level one. The reason for this choice is because I have basically had some very good recent experience in this trade, as I have been working with my cousin who is a fully qualified plumber.

Through this experience, I have learned a great deal such as how to fit a boiler in a home and also how all the water system works. My favourite part of this work experience is that all of it came very natural for me to follow and actually do. The course in which i studied last year was very useful as it covers all of what I have experienced on the job.

Alongside my main course at college, I have decided to do my maths and english GCSE's. My choice being very simple as I want to suceed in getting better grades as it will help in my future of the possibilities of getting a better paid job/career. This year I'm studying BTEC Sport level 2 city and guilds.

This course will give me the qualifications to be a gym instructor or a life guard, which I hope to become in the not too distant future.

Experience

Chef at Gentings Casino (Present)

Newspaper delivery person at Gazette (2010-11 – 2012-06)

In this position I delivered newspapers to the local community. Early morning stars were required, to which I was always on time and I developed a good working relationship with my employer. I enjoyed this job as it involved exercise and being outside. However, I decided to leave in order to study for my Y11 exams.

Butcher: Intermediate level apprenticeship in Meat and Poultry at Unknown (2016-10 – 2017-03)

NVQ LEVEL 2.

Chef at Crosspool Tavern (2017-06 – Present)

I have been working at The Crosspool Tavern for more than three years. When I first started working here I also started an apprenticeship through lifetime training where I eventually achieved certificates: Food Production and Cooking Level apprenticeship, IAO Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality And Catering. During my time here I have developed some keys skills which include good communication with staff and also customers.

Working as team and listening to each other's ideas regarding how to get a specific kind of job done to the best of our ability for e.g. helping a customer out with any questions regarding the food or allergies. I have been promoted during my time here to a team leader which is my current work place status. I have also been reliable with covering shifts when either other staff members have been absent or whether there is a shortage of staff able to work.

One of my skills is dealing with customers whether it's a complaint or just a general question regarding for e.g. the menu or an allergy.

Employee at The Sportsman (Ember Inns, Mitchells And Butlers) (2021-02 – Present)

I have been an employee for Mitchells And Butlers for ten years now. I have learned how to grill steaks, burgers, chicken and also make salads at The Sportsman. I have also developed leadership skills whilst being here and I have done a team leaders course.

I have also improved on my communication skills whilst helping with customers to help with the needs for e.g. helping with the food and drink orders on the bar. I have also developed my team working skills and this is where I feel I work at my best. Also I am very independent and I don't mind working on my own.

I love a challenge.

Work Experience at Barker Billiards (2011-06 – 2011-06)

I worked away on a variety of jobs, doing general repairs such as re-clothing the pool/ snooker tables and inserting new rubbers in the cushions. This job increased my awareness of working life and I developed good communication skills as I worked as part of a team. Also I have experience in plumbing as I work with my cousin as a saturday job.

This job gave me experience of overall how to fit boilers and also how to take them out. I also have knowledge with pipes and how to turn the whole water system off when first starting a job in a house.