Jamie Trainor

Dynamic and customer-centric culinary professional with progressive experience delivering exceptional service in high-volume, deadline-driven environments, identifying customer needs, building strong client relationships, and providing tailored solutions that drive satisfaction and loyalty. Proven at leading teams, managing operations efficiently, and consistently exceeding expectations while multitasking, maintaining attention to detail and adapting quickly to changing priorities. Ready and committed to fostering positive customer experiences while contributing to organisational growth and operational excellence, exhibiting strong communication skills and a consultative approach to problem-solving.

Second Chef at Sodexo (Present)

Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and adherence to company standards.

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and adherence to company standards.
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff, promoting teamwork, efficiency, and high performance.
• Assist with menu preparation, food production, and plating to ensure quality in presentation.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, cost control and waste reduction initiatives.
• Step into leadership responsibilities during Head Chef absence to maintain operational continuity.

Chef at Sodexo (2023 – 2023)

Prepared a variety of dishes in accordance with menu specifications and quality standards.

• Prepared a variety of dishes in accordance with menu specifications and quality standards.
• Managed food preparation schedules to meet service demands in busy kitchen environments.
• Ensured proper food handling, storage, and labeling to verify efficiency and compliance requirements.
• Collaborated closely with kitchen teams to improve workflow and service efficiency.
• Contributed to maintaining a clean, organised, and professional kitchen environment at all times.

Trainee Chef at Sodexo (2022 – 2023)

Promoted to Chef following the mastery of delicacies and demonstration of professionalism.

• Promoted to Chef following the mastery of delicacies and demonstration of professionalism.
• Developed foundational culinary skills through hands-on training in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Assisted senior chefs with meal preparation, ingredient prep, and service execution.
• Learned and applied food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Sandwich Artist at Subway (2019 – 2022)

Prepared ingredients including vegetables and meats to maintain freshness and food safety standards.

• Prepared ingredients including vegetables and meats to maintain freshness and food safety standards.
• Assembled sandwiches to customer specifications, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Delivered excellent customer service by taking orders, handling inquiries, and resolving complaints.
• Restocked food and beverage items, monitored inventory levels, and minimised food waste.
• Worked effectively as part of a team to achieve daily operational and service goals.

Secondary Education in Hospitality

Secondary Education in Physical Education

Secondary Education in English Language

Secondary Education in English Literature

Secondary Education in Mathematics