Lucas Bartley

A motivated individual seeking experience in the catering industry. Currently studying for a Diploma in Professional Patisserie at Broadstairs College, with plans to progress to a job in baking after this year in education. Has successfully held down a part-time job in a busy restaurant kitchen, gaining hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, and teamwork.

A career goal is to become a fully-qualified Patissier, with long-term aspirations to travel, explore different culinary cultures, and learn bakery techniques in other countries.

Kitchen Assistant at No. 1 Whitstable (2025-02 – 2025-08)

• Responsible for maintaining daily cleaning routines and kitchen hygiene standards
• Confident with basic food preparation
• Reliable under pressure, working collaboratively with chefs and front-of-house staff

Kitchen Assistant at Revival Food and Mood (2023-07 – 2023-07)

• Developed kitchen confidence during a short-term placement
• Cleaning protocols followed to maintain high standards of health and safety
• Demonstrated competence in preparing food as requested
• Food plating
• Worked well under pressure in a busy kitchen

Pastry Chef at The Yarrow Hotel (2025-10 – 2026-06)

• Developed an understanding for how a pastry chef works
• Plating for desserts
• Worked independently on dessert orders
• Preparation for food service on a pastry chef station
• Time management
• Efficiency on orders

Cook at The Yarrow Hotel (2025-10 – 2026-06)

• Comprehending instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Preparation for food service
• Teamwork
• Cooking in a small space effectively
• Multi-tasking in a stressful environment

GCSE – Herne Bay High School (2019 – 2024)

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery in Professional Cookery – Broadstairs College (2024-2025)

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery in Professional Cookery – Broadstairs College (2025-2026)

Level 3 Patisserie in Patisserie – Broadstairs College (2026- Current)