Elaine Wingate

I have around 25+ years experience working in catering. Through my career experience, training and during my every day duties, I have been able to develop excellent cooking skills. I have proven that I am motivated, hard working and reliable and I work well in a team. I seek professional development whenever possible and always show an eagerness to learn new skills in the kitchen. I am passionate at what I do and enjoy catering for those who need it.

Chef Manager - Invetsy Bank Hospital

(2022-04)

As a Chef Manager my job role is running a small kitchen for eating disorder yp, and patients with special dietary requirements on a menu plan. Keeping the food hygiene and coshh up to date. Temperature checks and general cleanliness of the kitchen.

• Managing the kitchen duties
• Managing staff
• Food orders & deliveries
• Stock control
• Staff rotas
• Staff appraisals
• Planning staff briefings
• Menu planning
• Food passports

Chef - Brighterkind

(2019-03 - 2022-04)

• Preparation of food and catering for resident with dietary requirements
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety are adhered to
• Ordering stock
• Keep documentation up to date
• Work within a budget and create a variety of menus
• Kitchen cleanliness

Kitchen Assistant - Huntercombe group

(2007-02 - 2019-03)

• Assistant the chefs with preparation of meals
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Record fridges/freezers temperatures and food temperatures
• Stock control
• Served residents and staff their meal

Catering Assistant - ASDA

(2002-01 - 2007-01)

• Cooked and served meals in the customer restaurant and staff canteen
• Stock
• Control
• Food hygiene
• Temperatures checks
• Kitchen cleanliness

GCSE's - Graham Balfour High School